--- title: "CEFAS23-101 Contract to provide Research into the factors influencing levels of compliance of recreational fisheries with regulations Workplan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-343c332d-62ee-4f09-8e37-a7fe5551a222" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-343c332d-62ee-4f09-8e37-a7fe5551a222" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-343c332d-62ee-4f09-8e37-a7fe5551a222.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-343c332d-62ee-4f09-8e37-a7fe5551a222.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2024-09-05" --- # CEFAS23-101 Contract to provide Research into the factors influencing levels of compliance of recreational fisheries with regulations Workplan Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-343c332d-62ee-4f09-8e37-a7fe5551a222 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-343c332d-62ee-4f09-8e37-a7fe5551a222) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-343c332d-62ee-4f09-8e37-a7fe5551a222.json) ## Summary The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract to Rhodes University for research into the factors influencing compliance levels of recreational fisheries with regulations, entailing a comprehensive review of existing measures. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Design and execution of research and development" (CPV 73300000). The contract, valued at £50,000, began on 24 July 2023 and will continue until 23 October 2024, covering a wide range of locations including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically, a single tender action below the threshold, and the process is currently in the Award stage with a notable award date of 5 September 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, especially those focused on environmental compliance and management within the fisheries sector. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable to compete, given the qualifications and research capabilities required. Businesses with expertise in systematic review, metanalysis, and developing best practice guidelines will find this project well-aligned with their growth objectives, allowing them to contribute to a globally impactful project and demonstrate their capabilities in tackling complex environmental challenges. ## Notice This postdoc will assess the drivers and levels of compliance with existing regulations around the world, and try to understand how compliance can be improved in future. Existing measures to regulate MRF will be reviewed with respect to their ability to initiate compliance of anglers but also to how they have altered anglers' behaviour. This evidence is needed to assess, in more detail, the social and economic consequences of management measures, develop ideas for best practice that will maximise future compliance with regulations, and highlight future evidence needs in this area. The approach will take the form of a review of existing approaches and knowledge about the factors influencing compliance and impacts of different management approaches on compliance. The aim is to conduct a systematic review and metanalysis with information added from any existing grey literature. However, this approach may not yield robust information due to the limited number and often context specific nature of existing of studies. If this is the case a simple comprehensive review will be needed, alongside identification of bright spot case studies that will illustrate best practice. The outcomes from the review will be used to provide ranges of compliance with measures in different fisheries, and develop ideas of best practice alongside a gap analysis to highlight future evidence needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4e501d-eef9-4e2b-bec4-26e63d090b9d | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 23 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £20,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RHODES UNIVERSITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 5 Sep 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4e501d-eef9-4e2b-bec4-26e63d090b9d - 9 Jul 2024 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582185e1-8685-4bc6-acc2-2c9076039aa8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4e501d-eef9-4e2b-bec4-26e63d090b9d 5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/582185e1-8685-4bc6-acc2-2c9076039aa8 9th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f31096ee-d6b9-4167-9555-68522c3599f0 2368 - Cefas - Grant Agreement CEFAS 23-101 Fully Signed_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/869d0777-a8e6-464e-8984-a94f082562b9 2368 - Cefas - Grant Agreement CEFAS 23-101 Fully Signed_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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