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Scoping Study to Explore Marine Net Benefit

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, has completed the award stage for a public procurement process titled "Scoping Study to Explore Marine Net Benefit." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on marine conservation strategy planning and marine services. The process involved a competitive tender with four submitted bids, culminating in the award dated 1st July 2025. This initiative aims to explore approaches to delivering marine net benefit in Wales, contributing to governmental commitments and influencing marine planning strategies.

This contract presents opportunities for growth within the marine services industry, particularly for businesses specialising in marine conservation and strategic planning. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, comprehensive literature reviews, and strategic reporting are well-suited to consider future opportunities of this nature. The awarded contract to Apem Limited for a value of £65,032 highlights the scope of investment and the emphasis on quality services pivotal to achieving the goals set out by the Welsh Government in the context of sustainable marine management.

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Notice Title

Scoping Study to Explore Marine Net Benefit

Notice Description

The Scoping Study will explore potential approaches which could be used to deliver marine net benefit (MNB) in Wales. The Contractor will conduct a literature review, engage with stakeholders, and produce a report to suggest whether MNB could contribute positively towards Welsh Government commitments and inform considerations on whether to further pursue MNB through marine planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153808
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153808
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,032 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Mark Davies
Contact Email
mark.davies@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

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