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title: "Defra awarded contract for Understanding the scale and impact of marine litter from end-of-life recreational vessels in the UK and OSPAR maritime area."
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# Defra awarded contract for Understanding the scale and impact of marine litter from end-of-life recreational vessels in the UK and OSPAR maritime area.

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04c9dd6d-c927-455e-b670-e65d4b7b28ae

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project "Understanding the scale and impact of marine litter from end-of-life recreational vessels in the UK and OSPAR maritime area." The contract falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 14th November 2022 to 31st March 2023, with a total value of £49,920. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract already active and awarded to Resource Futures. The tender period ended on 31st October 2022.

This awarded contract by Defra can provide growth opportunities for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) interested in the research and development sector. Businesses involved in environmental consultancy and marine litter management would find this tender particularly relevant. The project location includes the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and other global regions, signifying varied business opportunities. The award notice was published on 6th January 2023 on Contracts Finder, showcasing transparency in the procurement process and inviting suppliers to explore collaborations in the environmental research domain.

## Notice

This is a contract award for Understanding the scale and impact of marine litter from end-of-life recreational vessels in the UK and OSPAR maritime area through the Research Development and Evidence Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b01c46-0c7d-45c3-b22a-87b2a64a79e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,920 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESOURCE FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b01c46-0c7d-45c3-b22a-87b2a64a79e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b01c46-0c7d-45c3-b22a-87b2a64a79e5
  6th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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