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title: "Management of the Marine Environmental Monitoring & Assessment National Database"
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# Management of the Marine Environmental Monitoring & Assessment National Database

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47b1864f-15aa-4741-ad19-a66cd85e30d4

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Management of the Marine Environmental Monitoring & Assessment National Database" has been completed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. This initiative falls under the data services industry category and was conducted using a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold value of £61,927. The contract period spans from 1st January 2021 to 31st March 2022. The tender period concluded on 17th December 2020, and the awarded contract was officially announced on 12th January 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in data services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality assured data for environmental assessments at both national and international levels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this contract, especially those with experience in marine environmental monitoring and compliance with governmental reporting requirements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and contribute to broader environmental objectives.

## Notice

Deliver quality assured data for national and international marine environmental quality assessments. To support delivery of the UK Government's marine reporting commitments under the UK's Marine Strategy and mandatory reporting requirements under the Oslo and Paris Convention (OSPAR). To provide data to the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES), and the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) for the purpose of international marine assessments. To support Defra's commitment to Open Data by making the data discoverable and accessible to members of the public and increase transparency in our assessments of the marine environment. Scottish Government, the Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and Department of the Environment, Northern Ireland (DOENI) also contribute funding for MERMAN enabling a UK response to the commitments referred to above. 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/b31c1fae-28c6-45ac-86f7-74385640c957 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,927 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,927 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31c1fae-28c6-45ac-86f7-74385640c957

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b31c1fae-28c6-45ac-86f7-74385640c957
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/900e51e0-c575-4c81-abf5-1383674adb06
  Redacted copy of contract completed 11 01 2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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