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title: "PFD Behaviour Research"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# PFD Behaviour Research

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e48319e-de19-4713-8d9c-df2552ff166e

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a tender for "PFD Behaviour Research," aimed at understanding the factors influencing Personal Flotation Device (PFD) usage in the fishing industry, which has been identified as one of the most dangerous sectors in the UK. This research falls under the category of research services and was conducted in the South East of England. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with the contract period from 17 December 2021 to 17 April 2022, and a total value of £61,266. The tender period ended on 16 December 2021.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in behavioural studies and maritime safety. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future projects, as they can offer innovative approaches tailored to the specific safety challenges faced by the fishing industry. Businesses looking to expand in this domain should consider developing targeted solutions or interventions to enhance PFD adoption among fishermen.

## Notice

Fishing is the most dangerous industry in the UK. Fatalities are 100 times higher than in the general workforce and 10 times higher than the next most dangerous industry, agriculture. In the last 10 years, 43% of these fatalities were person overboard -falls off a vessel into the water. The MCA wishes to commission research to better understand the determinants of the behaviour of wearing a PFD and look to develop interventions to increase its prevalence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aebdc4-5f53-46e1-ae4b-930d778e60a8 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 17 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,266 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,266 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aebdc4-5f53-46e1-ae4b-930d778e60a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aebdc4-5f53-46e1-ae4b-930d778e60a8
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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