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Sustainable Blue Economies

MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

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28 Jan 2026 at 17:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Sustainable Blue Economies" was managed by the Marine Management Organisation, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This contract supports research for a technical assistance initiative aimed at the Government of Belize. The process utilised a "direct" procurement method, proceeding without competition under the "Below threshold" category. The project is classified under the services category, specifically environmental monitoring. The contract period spans from 12th January to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £34,948.40. Key project delivery phases include stakeholder engagements in Belize, with the first phase completed in November 2025 and the second slated for January to March 2026, focusing on northern stakeholders.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services and sustainable development, particularly those with expertise in fisheries management and community engagement. Companies like Wildtracks, the awarded supplier, can leverage such contracts to expand their operations in international settings such as Belize. Businesses with experience in providing technical assistance and those focused on promoting sustainable economic practices in developing regions will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The engagement and re-establishment of Managed Access Committees offer a unique chance for companies skilled in public sector collaborations to foster growth and build long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Blue Economies

Notice Description

The project will undertake research in support of a MMO initiative aimed at providing technical assistance to the Government of Belize. The purpose of the project is to set out a costed Roadmap and Terms of Reference (ToR) for reinstating the Managed Access Committees (MACs), with sustainable and long-term practices in place, in which the government and fishing communities will be re-engaged in an accessible and inclusive way to help rebuild trust, sustain livelihoods and strengthen stewardship in Belize's fisheries. This project will be delivered in two phases. Phase 1 involved engaging stakeholders based in the South of Belize. This engagement was conducted by the MMO in November 2025. The second part of the project will be delivered from January to March 2026 by the successful contractor. The stakeholder engagement element will be conducted in February 2026 and will focus on stakeholders based in the North of Belize, the Islands

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061161
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007781-2026
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

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,948 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 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
MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.lucas@marinemanagement.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

WILDTRACKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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