--- title: "CEFAS23-124 RFQ for a Survey of Recreational Sea Fishing in England & Wales" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e0e0da3-8bdc-49a4-921b-fb89f8599e1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e0e0da3-8bdc-49a4-921b-fb89f8599e1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e0e0da3-8bdc-49a4-921b-fb89f8599e1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e0e0da3-8bdc-49a4-921b-fb89f8599e1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2023-10-22" --- # CEFAS23-124 RFQ for a Survey of Recreational Sea Fishing in England & Wales Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e0e0da3-8bdc-49a4-921b-fb89f8599e1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e0e0da3-8bdc-49a4-921b-fb89f8599e1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e0e0da3-8bdc-49a4-921b-fb89f8599e1d.json) ## Summary The buying organisation for this procurement process is Cefas, based in the United Kingdom. The tender title is "CEFAS23-124 RFQ for a Survey of Recreational Sea Fishing in England & Wales" in the market research and marine research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 6th November 2023 and a contract period starting on 30th November 2023 and ending on 31st March 2025. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses to participate in conducting a survey on recreational sea fishing, with a contract value of £65,000. Businesses in the market research or marine research services industry, particularly those focusing on marine resource management and data collection, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, aligning with the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in this contracting process. ## Notice Recreational Sea Fishing (RSF) is a popular activity with the potential to significantly impact fish stocks. Studies have shown that RSF contributes to removals from the overall stock, ranging from 2% to 43%. This wide range emphasises the need for accurate data collection and monitoring of RSF activities to ensure sustainable management of fish populations. In the United Kingdom, RSF is currently an unlicensed activity, meaning there is no comprehensive record of the number of individuals participating in the activity. This lack of information presents a challenge when it comes to assessing the impact of RSF on fish stocks and implementing effective management measures. To address this knowledge gap, a face-to-face survey was conducted between 2016 and 2019. The survey aimed to quantify RSF participation rates, the frequency of fishing trips, and gather data on socially and economically significant variables. However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey methodology had to be adapted, and an online format was adopted in 2020. Consequently, the results obtained from the online survey are not directly comparable to the earlier face-to-face survey, raising concerns about the consistency and reliability of the data collected. Given these challenges and the importance of accurately monitoring RSF catches, a new, bespoke, probabilistically designed survey focused on RSF is crucial. This survey process will provide a robust framework for data collection, ensuring accurate and comparable information on participation rates, fishing frequency, and other relevant variables. By conducting this survey, we can enhance our understanding of RSF's impact on fish stocks and facilitate evidence-based decision-making for the sustainable management of marine resources in the future. Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS23-124 under opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc7be54-2147-4023-84fb-66280bf6a303 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2023 at 19:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc7be54-2147-4023-84fb-66280bf6a303 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc7be54-2147-4023-84fb-66280bf6a303 22nd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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