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title: "Feasibility study for a survey of fishers"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Feasibility study for a survey of fishers

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0206c58a-2625-4963-b802-6ea17ebc347c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a feasibility study for a survey of fishers, commissioned by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, an established buyer based in London. The project falls under the marine research services category, with a total contract value of £70,000, and was awarded on 28th September 2018. The contract period spans from 28th September 2018 to 31st March 2019. This open procurement method was conducted below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 11th September 2018, highlighting critical timelines for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine research and consultancy industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their service offerings. Companies with expertise in environmental studies, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, as they can leverage the knowledge gained from this successful feasibility study.

## Notice

Awarded Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1411f7-0c18-4d15-aee6-49a409bb2bc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1411f7-0c18-4d15-aee6-49a409bb2bc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f1411f7-0c18-4d15-aee6-49a409bb2bc5
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1d8cd44-fd4f-41a8-a44c-1a3739b592db
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