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title: "RDE833 - Year 5 Evaluation of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS)"
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# RDE833 - Year 5 Evaluation of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28ddbdd8-f94d-4517-9f99-d5005be3acd4

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed a procurement process for the "Year 5 Evaluation of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS)". This contract aims to bolster the long-term sustainability and resilience of England's seafood sector through research and development consultancy services, classified under CPV 73200000. The awarding process was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £106,365.90 and will be executed between 22nd September 2025 and 31st March 2026. The scope of delivery includes locations such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services within the seafood industry. Particularly, businesses that excel in executing consultancy services for sustainability and resilience of fisheries would find this procurement beneficial in expanding their portfolio and demonstrating expertise in government-funded projects. Suppliers such as Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the calibre of organisation well-suited for such engagements. Though this particular tender has been awarded, similar opportunities are viable for businesses ready to provide specialised consultancy within these parameters.

## Notice

The aim of FaSS is to provide investments to secure the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of England's seafood sector. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02dea633-468b-4e5c-9de1-de42e1b62bd8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,365 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02dea633-468b-4e5c-9de1-de42e1b62bd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02dea633-468b-4e5c-9de1-de42e1b62bd8
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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