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title: "Cockle Fisheries Management Plan"
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# Cockle Fisheries Management Plan

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-305d5a18-0a36-4de1-a9ff-9550f2d16d72

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the "Cockle Fisheries Management Plan" to The Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £138,500. The tender period ended on 31st July 2023, and the contract spans from 1st August 2023 to 31st December 2024. This procurement falls under the main procurement category of services within the marine conservation strategy planning industry.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses operating in marine conservation strategy planning services to potentially collaborate with DEFRA and similar contracting authorities. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in projects of similar nature. The contract value and the specific scope of the "Cockle Fisheries Management Plan" provide a clear roadmap for businesses interested in entering or expanding their presence in this industry sector.

## Notice

Cockle Fisheries Management Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37671015-136f-4e5f-a28d-1c58db9badef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,500 |
| 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 | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ASSOCIATION OF INSHORE FISHERIES AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2023 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37671015-136f-4e5f-a28d-1c58db9badef
- 10 Aug 2023 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125026c3-81df-4685-8d9f-7e45310870be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37671015-136f-4e5f-a28d-1c58db9badef
  19th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125026c3-81df-4685-8d9f-7e45310870be
  10th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ca418e3-c456-4ad2-af80-582acaf3ddac
  Cockle Fisheries Management Plan Contract_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bc009ec-7caa-480e-8839-88e9684f8aeb
  Cockle Fisheries Management Plan Contract_Redacted

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