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title: "Survey on Ocean Literacy & the Social & Cultural Value of the Marine Environment"
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# Survey on Ocean Literacy & the Social & Cultural Value of the Marine Environment

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ff781a1-5394-4056-921a-370ba90f97cb

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal located in London, involves a project titled "Survey on Ocean Literacy & the Social & Cultural Value of the Marine Environment". The contract, classified under research services (CPV 73110000), is in the award stage with a total value of £90,600. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 20 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. Relevant deadlines include the tender period that ended on 16 December 2020, with the award date published on 23 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research services, environmental studies, or social science methodologies. Companies equipped to carry out online surveys, data analysis, or engaged in marine environmental research would be highly suited to participate, as they can meet the project's requirements for fieldwork and the analysis of public awareness and attitudes towards marine issues.

## Notice

The aim of the project is to commission the testing, mainstage fieldwork and analysis of an online survey of a representative sample of the population of England and Wales. The survey will address issues of knowledge and awareness of issues in the marine environment as well as attitudes, behaviours, activism, engagement and communication on these issues. A range of contextual questions including socio-demographic data will also be collected. 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/4713af19-fc48-4bd2-a24c-fe472dcca5cd |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,600 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4713af19-fc48-4bd2-a24c-fe472dcca5cd
- 24 Nov 2020 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e1355b-db52-4d8f-bac4-497d2b431d87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4713af19-fc48-4bd2-a24c-fe472dcca5cd
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e1355b-db52-4d8f-bac4-497d2b431d87
  24th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d365db4-d1a1-45f9-b033-005847000fa4
  n/a

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