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title: "Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Maldives Shark diving codes of conduct, Fuvahmulah, Maldives"
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# Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Maldives Shark diving codes of conduct, Fuvahmulah, Maldives

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f066019-4e47-4377-be08-d8f055f978c6

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## Summary

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) has awarded a contract under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) titled "Maldives Shark diving codes of conduct, Fuvahmulah, Maldives." This project, classified under Environmental Services (CPV 90700000), focuses on developing shark diving codes of conduct and exploring the requirements for a shark dive guide certification training programme in Fuvahmulah. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and took place in the East of England region. Key dates include the tender publication on 1st May 2024, tender period ending on 15th May 2024, and the start and end dates of the contract being 29th May 2024 and 21st March 2025, respectively. The total contract value is £35,000, awarded to MARECO Expeditions, and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in marine biodiversity and sustainable tourism. The focus on developing best practice guides and scoping training programme requirements highlights prospects for companies experienced in environmental consultancy, ecotourism, and professional training services. As the project aims to implement and improve shark diving practices, businesses with a track record of collaboration with local governments and stakeholders for environmental conservation projects will be well-positioned to benefit and foster growth through participation in this contract.

## Notice

Background to Project JNCC co-leads the Marine Biodiversity theme of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), a UK government-led programme under the Blue Planet Programme. More information on the OCPP can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-planet-fund/ocean-country-partnership-programme-ocpp. Since 2021 the OCPP has been working in collaboration with the Government of Maldives providing technical assistance for MPAs. In 2023/24 the OCPP supported a review of shark diving practices at Fuvahmulah to inform the Maldives Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy (MCCEE) and Fuvahmulah City Council (FCC) of current management measures and best practice options. This contract focuses on the development of shark diving codes of conduct tailored to Fuvahmulah, based on best practices highlighted in the 'Review of shark diving practices at Fuvahmulah, Maldives' report, and the contractor and local stakeholder expertise and experience. Additionally, the contract seeks to scope requirements for the development of a shark dive guide certification training programme for local dives guides to undertake (noting this contract does not include the delivery of this training at this stage). If interested in this project potential bidders are invited to download the zip file and complete the acceptance form of our terms and conditions attached to the invitation to tender letter (ITT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eef9992-d029-4b8b-805f-af96540f42ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,168 |
| 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 | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARECO EXPEDITIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eef9992-d029-4b8b-805f-af96540f42ca
- 1 May 2024 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a58fc5a-edc4-48f2-ab1b-bbdb8a8315a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eef9992-d029-4b8b-805f-af96540f42ca
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a58fc5a-edc4-48f2-ab1b-bbdb8a8315a4
  1st May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9330dc0f-d83d-484c-a804-3bb1cf1405c1
- https://jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/corporate-information/procurement/

## Notice URLs

- https://jncc.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-planet-fund/ocean-country-partnership-programme-ocpp

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