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title: "Theory of Change and action plan for evolving Marine Management Organisations (MMO) Fisheries Management function into one that is world leading in its approach"
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# Theory of Change and action plan for evolving Marine Management Organisations (MMO) Fisheries Management function into one that is world leading in its approach

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06d61042-db05-4d14-b5cc-2f14e34f6f4e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is conducting a procurement process titled "Theory of Change and action plan for evolving Marine Management Organisations (MMO) Fisheries Management function into one that is world leading in its approach." This procurement, classified under environmental services, is currently in the active stage with a total contract value of £45,166.88. The tender was published on 22nd October 2021, and interested suppliers had until 29th October 2021 to express their interest, with formal bids required by 19th November 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and conclude by 31st March 2022, and submissions must be made via a Defra online portal, details of which are provided through the contact point.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental services. Companies equipped to provide strategic insights and action plans for fisheries management would find themselves well-suited to compete. With the focus on enhancing fisheries management and delivering ambitious environmental outcomes, businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions and evaluations will play a crucial role in supporting the MMO's goals.

## Notice

MMO are looking to appoint a suitable supplier to help them improve understanding of how they can evolve to deliver their ambitions: The Supplier will: Support the MMO in setting out how to achieve the outcomes it wishes to deliver relating to fisheries management as set out in the MMO Story and Fisheries Act 2020 Detail the actions required within each aspect of its fisheries management work to contribute to achieving those outcomes via logic models Develop recommendations for evolving the MMO into a world class fishery manager Detail an evaluation plan and indicators to assess progress toward achieving the outcomes set out in the MMO Story and Fisheries Act 2020 Additional information: Please note that bids for this work will need to be submitted via a Defra online portal, further information on how to access this portal and a more detailed specification will be provided by contacting the above email address by the specified closing date. The end date above (29/10/21) applies only to those wishing to register an interest in this project, interested parties will then have between Monday 1st November and 23:59 on Friday 19th November to submit a formal proposal and bid. The MMO project team will be available to answer further queries and clarification questions throughout this period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d361f938-408d-4539-8b51-4a59e4462a0e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7YH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Elswick |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 08:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d361f938-408d-4539-8b51-4a59e4462a0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d361f938-408d-4539-8b51-4a59e4462a0e
  22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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