---
title: "Strategy Report for Non-licensable activity impacts on Marine Protected Areas"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2018-03-29"
---

# Strategy Report for Non-licensable activity impacts on Marine Protected Areas

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890.json)

## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Strategy Report for Non-licensable activity impacts on Marine Protected Areas" initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender falls within the industry category of data collection and collation services, specifically focusing on marine conservation strategy planning. The contract is located in the United Kingdom, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender period ended on 29 January 2018, while the contract period is set from 20 March 2018 to 31 January 2019. The total value of the contract is £54,592.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in environmental consultancy and data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those with experience in marine conservation and recreational studies. This project aligns with ongoing efforts to better understand and manage marine protected areas, paving the way for innovative solutions in conservation strategy planning.

## Notice

The MMO has an obligation under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to further the conservation objectives of MPAs, including using its byelaw making powers and marine planning policy to directly or indirectly manage unlicensed activities. Non-licensable activities (covering a range of activities, from bait collection for angling through to diving) within MPAs are not well understood in terms of the location or intensity in time and space. This work is to build upon recent recreational projects such as MMO 1013 Compilation of spatial data on marine recreation activities, MMO 1043 Compilation of spatial data on marine recreation activities: Phase 2 and MMO 1064Modelling Marine Recreation Potential in England. It will also have regard to recent work undertaken by Natural England and the MMO entitled Managing marine recreation activities: a review of evidence (NECR242). Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b8eafb-d37c-4e16-b91f-6b60dd788fb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,592 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,592 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF ESTUARINE AND COASTAL STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b8eafb-d37c-4e16-b91f-6b60dd788fb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b8eafb-d37c-4e16-b91f-6b60dd788fb3
  29th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42b5734e-4c4b-4c1f-9717-f28faed31890.json.