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Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Ghana Supporting the Gazettement of Ghana's first MPA

JNCC SUPPORT CO

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04 Jun 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by JNCC SUPPORT CO, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, located in Peterborough. It involves the "Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Ghana Supporting the Gazettement of Ghana's first MPA," classified under environmental services. The procurement took place under the direct method, which is noted as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 30 May 2025 and is active, running from 3 June 2025 to 30 January 2026. The primary objective is to support institutional and stakeholder engagement for the gazettement of Ghana's first Marine Protected Area (MPA), contributing to the global biodiversity '30 by 30' target.

This tender opens growth avenues for businesses involved in environmental services and those with a focus on marine and biodiversity conservation. It is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises like Hen Mpoano, the supplier awarded this contract. Businesses with expertise in institutional engagement or stakeholder collaboration, especially in the context of marine conservation, are well-suited for such opportunities. Additionally, companies with a foothold in both the UK and Ghana, or those looking to expand into these regions, could find this project beneficial in building experience and reputation in international environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Ghana Supporting the Gazettement of Ghana's first MPA

Notice Description

Ghana has a marine and coastal area of 228,000 km2 (up to the Exclusive Economic Zone), which hosts a wealth of biodiversity comprising of a range of habitats and species. However, Ghana's marine resources and environment are threatened by multiple factors including, but not limited to, overexploitation, habitat destruction and pollution, which has resulted in the loss of marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. To support the protection and sustainable management of the marine environment, and the livelihoods that utilise it's resources, Ghana has designated five coastal lagoons as Ramsar sites. In addition, Ghana has made significant progress towards gazettement (designation) of the first Marine Protected Area (MPA), which was committed be gazetted by 2026 in the Ghana Fisheries Management Plans (2022-2026). However, several key procedures need to be completed in order to achieve successful gazettement. Under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, this contract aims to undertake the required institutional and stakeholder engagement processes to deliver the gazettement of Ghana's first MPA. The outcome of this project will contribute towards Ghana's commitment of achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework's '30 by 30' target through the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05430d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030017-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,003 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractqueries@jncc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEN MPOANO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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