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Fisheries Liaison services

THE CROWN ESTATE

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, a central government authority, successfully awarded a contract for Fisheries Liaison Services, focusing on technical consultancy within the fishing industry. This procurement, identified under the Process ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589f3, involved a direct procurement method that concluded without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was signed on the 7th of July 2025, covering a service period from 15th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £60,000. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom and fall under the industry category of project management consultancy.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting services, particularly those with a focus on project management and professional advice within the fishing sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in handling technical fisheries matters could find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The awarded supplier, Merlin William Jackson, is an SME, showcasing the accessibility of such contracts to businesses seeking to expand their involvement with government projects. The direct nature of this procurement underscores the potential for specialised consultancy firms to engage with government contracts through expert, niche services.

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Notice Title

Fisheries Liaison services

Notice Description

The Consultant will provide technical expertise and advice to the Client's team relating to the fishing industry and liaison with the fishing industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049569-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERLIN WILLIAM JACKSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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