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title: "Marine NCEA programme - Understanding users and their data needs"
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# Marine NCEA programme - Understanding users and their data needs

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21c2419b-135c-4dbe-ab0b-44fc9a682714

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the Marine NCEA programme titled "Understanding users and their data needs". The contract falls under the industry category of Project management consultancy services and is located at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR, UK. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on November 13, 2022, and the contract is valid from November 14, 2022, to January 13, 2023.

The awarded contract, valued at £91,110 GBP, presents an opportunity for growth to businesses involved in providing services related to project management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract considering the suitability aspect highlighted for SMEs. Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. emerged as the supplier for this contract, signifying a successful bidding process that other businesses can learn from for future opportunities.

## Notice

Marine NCEA programme - Understanding users and their data needs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6070386-025c-491f-8a90-b9e1ccd560fb |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,110 |
| 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 |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2022 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6070386-025c-491f-8a90-b9e1ccd560fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6070386-025c-491f-8a90-b9e1ccd560fb
  19th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6244370f-747d-4ae5-a1cf-65e3cfe8cf31
  mNCEA_DPEL_UR_SIGNED_Redacted

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