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title: "Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)"
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# Project 37318 - UK Seafood Fund - Science & Innovation Pillar - Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP Part B Round 4 - Procurement)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d203934-85f1-4a27-bb42-8ced7eacd9ea

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## Summary

The UK Seafood Fund project under the Science & Innovation Pillar of the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships is a procurement initiative led by Defra. The project aims to support industry and research collaborations focusing on UK fisheries and aquaculture. The tender, classified under the Seafood industry category, has a total value of £298,693.41. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and the contract period runs from June 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors to collaborate with research organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The University of Exeter has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for educational institutions to engage in industry-focused research partnerships to support sustainable fisheries management in the UK.

## Notice

The purpose of the FISP Scheme is to support industry and research collaborations to prepare full research proposals into Part B procurement tenders. Part B contracts were given to consortiums of industry and research organisations to collect data that improves the knowledge of UK fisheries and aquaculture and their interaction with the marine environment and other marine species to support sustainable fisheries management. This scheme will promote and strengthen collaboration between the fishing industry and research organisations to collect data that meets the objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35078e9c-f68c-4d5d-a456-620b4eab15f3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,693 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,693 |
| 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 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35078e9c-f68c-4d5d-a456-620b4eab15f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35078e9c-f68c-4d5d-a456-620b4eab15f3
  8th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f41fd389-9f8e-41af-8989-28ca50f14113
  Redacted contract ref C17347 University of Exeter

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