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title: "RDE648 Research into marine tourism visitor capacity in the St Helena Marine Pr"
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# RDE648 Research into marine tourism visitor capacity in the St Helena Marine Pr

Buyer: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b901524-02ff-4c40-8112-e597c11c6567

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, has awarded a contract under the title "RDE648 Research into marine tourism visitor capacity in the St Helena Marine Protected Area." This project falls within the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage for this process is the award stage, with Howell Marine Consulting being selected as the supplier. The project commenced on 8th October 2024 and will conclude on 20th March 2025. Covering multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World, the project's total value is £27,970 GBP. This procurement was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the marine tourism sector. Companies with expertise in sustainability, environmental impact assessments, and tourism capacity management can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain further credibility in the market. More specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, given the suitability requirements stated by the MMO. This project supports economic growth and sustainable development, aligning with the government's objectives of maintaining biologically diverse oceans and seas.

## Notice

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was created in 2009 by the Marine and Coastal Access Act. MMO is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Driven by government's aim for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas, MMO's purpose is to protect and enhance our precious marine environment and support UK economic growth by enabling sustainable marine activities and development. Project Scope and Aims The aim of this project is to undertake research into marine tourism visitor capacity in the St Helena Marine Protected Area (MPA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3461960c-6ce0-4158-b09e-4f3105ac0f98 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2024 - 20 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,970 |
| 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 | MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION |
| 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 | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 18:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3461960c-6ce0-4158-b09e-4f3105ac0f98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3461960c-6ce0-4158-b09e-4f3105ac0f98
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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