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Seal Indicator Analysis

JNCC SUPPORT CO

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, awarded under the title "Seal Indicator Analysis," involves JNCC SUPPORT CO, a central government public authority based in Peterborough. This project focuses on the environmental services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract officially signed on 29th September 2025, and spanning from 30th September 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement method was direct, carried out below the threshold without competition, emphasising efficient allocation of resources for urgent or specialised requirements. The awarded contract went to UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS CONSULTING SERVICES LTD, highlighting a significant collaboration focused on analysing seal population trends for the OSPAR Intermediate Assessment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, data analysis, and consultancy sectors, particularly those experienced in ecological and marine assessments. The focus on seal population and bycatch analysis presents growth prospects for companies adept in marine biology or ecological data systems. Such contracts empower businesses to leverage their expertise in providing innovative solutions for comprehensive data analyses in environmental contexts. Thus, this project is especially suitable for enterprises already engaged with or looking to enter the public sector environmental workspace, enabling them to expand their portfolio in ecological consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seal Indicator Analysis

Notice Description

This project aims to collate and analyse seal data feed into the reporting of seal population trends for the upcoming OSPAR Intermediate Assessment (IA29). The project will enable the JNCC to conduct assessments on behalf of the UK, as the indicator lead for seals, by providing: Input into development and delivery of the M3 (seal abundance and distribution), M5 (seal pup production) and M6 (marine mammal bycatch) indicators data call for seals which will ensure data received is in the specified format for analyses. Analyses and delivery of functional datasets for M3 and M5 indicators, including harbour seal abundance for each Assessment Unit (AU), grey seal abundance for each AU, and modelled grey seal pup production for each AU. Generation of relevant values for assessment of the impact of seal bycatch under the M6 indicator. Submission of a data snapshot containing code or script that has been applied to the data in order to run assessments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070948-2025
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
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20251 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS CONSULTING SERVICES

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