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title: "MMO1432: Local decision making; Sussex Bay"
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# MMO1432: Local decision making; Sussex Bay

Buyer: MMO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d0f18a1-062b-46a0-b38c-b957854e3e01

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## Summary

The contract titled "MMO1432: Local decision making; Sussex Bay" focuses on the blue governance of Sussex Bay and the marine and coastal recovery challenges and opportunities. The procuring organisation is the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), operating under Defra Group Commercial. The procurement falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category, with a direct procurement method employing a single tender action below the threshold. This contract, valued at £32,941.67, was awarded to Adur & Worthing Councils. The contracting process has moved to the award stage, with the contract period running from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The primary locations involved are London and the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in environmental consultancy, marine recovery, and regional governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the tender’s suitability criteria which include support for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can offer innovative solutions, strategic governance insights, and effective recovery initiatives for coastal and marine environments will be well-positioned to compete and contribute meaningfully to the objectives of Sussex Bay's ecological and economic revitalisation.

## Notice

MMO1432: Local decision making - The Blue Governance of Sussex Bay and the challenges and opportunities for marine and coastal recovery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff6e9b-e9f3-44ca-82d6-178eeac39c79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,941 |
| 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 | MMO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADUR & WORTHING COUNCILS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff6e9b-e9f3-44ca-82d6-178eeac39c79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff6e9b-e9f3-44ca-82d6-178eeac39c79
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58ac7e67-35fd-48b3-8c45-65718e12509a
  C27874_Short_Form_Contract_MMO Decision Making - Sussex Bay_Redacted

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