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Developing good practice guidance for assessing fisheries displacement by other licensed marine activities

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Developing good practice guidance for assessing fisheries displacement by other licensed marine activities." This initiative falls within the services industry category and is based around coastal Scotland. The procurement method utilised for this tender is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Xodus Group on 2 February 2021, with a total contract value of £37,616. The procurement process is complete, having been initiated on 10 March 2021. Interested parties can find more details in the related documents and the full award notice available at the Scottish Government's publication platform.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the marine services sector, specifically those offering consultancy and guidance on fisheries and environmental impacts. Companies with expertise in marine management, environmental assessments, and relevant regulatory compliance would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. The successful award to a large firm such as Xodus Group suggests that partnerships or collaborations may also enhance the prospects for smaller firms in this arena, facilitating business growth and expansion into public contracts with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Developing good practice guidance for assessing fisheries displacement by other licensed marine activities

Notice Description

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Developing good practice guidance for assessing fisheries displacement by other licensed marine activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Developing good practice guidance for assessing fisheries displacement by other licensed marine activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000624736
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409143
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,616 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
morepowersprocurement@gov.scot, susan.gothard@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XODUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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