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title: "MMO1335 - Process Evaluation of Marine Plan Use in Marine Management Organisation Decision-making Proce"
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# MMO1335 - Process Evaluation of Marine Plan Use in Marine Management Organisation Decision-making Proce

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d2678d2-6a75-497e-b95a-ba1a4aadedf6

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has completed the tender process for "MMO1335 - Process Evaluation of Marine Plan Use in Marine Management Organisation Decision-making Process". This procurement falls under the services category and involves research and experimental development services. The tender was located in London, United Kingdom with a procurement method of an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period for this tender is from 2nd November 2022 to 6th March 2023, with the tender period ending on 17th October 2022.

This tender opportunity, managed by Defra Network eTendering Portal, aimed to evaluate how marine plans are utilized in MMO's decision-making processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable to participate. Businesses offering research and experimental development services related to marine planning and regulation could find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise and explore growth possibilities through successful bid submissions.

## Notice

The Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009) (MCAA) introduced a marine planning system for the UK. Adoption of the North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans in June 2021 together with the East Marine Plans (adopted 2014) and South Marine Plans (adopted 2018) marked a milestone establishing a full suite of plans covering all English waters. MCAA sets out the responsibility of various stakeholders in relation to marine plan use. For example, under S58 of MCAA any decision made by a public authority (including the MMO) which could affect the marine area, either in whole or any part, must either be in accordance with, or have regard to, the appropriate marine policy documents, including marine plans, unless relevant considerations indicate otherwise. Developing and adopting technically sound marine plans and plan policies followed by successful use is crucial to delivering desired outcomes. As a marine regulator MMO has extensive decision-making responsibilities that fall under the requirements of MCAA (see MMO1155, Table 14). MMO wish therefore to secure an independent evaluation of how marine plans are used in MMO decision-making processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c5220a-43a1-437f-9780-466033bba3ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2022 - 6 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2022 at 21:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c5220a-43a1-437f-9780-466033bba3ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86c5220a-43a1-437f-9780-466033bba3ad
  28th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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