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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Successful Governance Structures"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Successful Governance Structures

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-668a55fd-98c0-4b72-9f11-a5e716f148d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) in Lowestoft, UK, who initiated a tender for a contract titled "Successful Governance Structures" within the marine survey services industry. This contract, valued at GBP 24,990, is aimed at researching governance structures governing marine recreational fishing across various countries. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 19 March 2018 and concluding on 30 September 2018. The tender has been awarded, and the notice was published on 14 September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for economic growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine services, governance research, or environmental law. Companies with expertise in marine conservation, marine recreational fishing, or ecosystem management would be well-positioned to engage in similar initiatives, benefiting from the insights gained about governance structures and sustainable practices in the marine sector.

## Notice

The overall aim of this subcontract is to describe the structures governing marine recreational fishing at both a local (state), national, and international scales, and how this is balanced against the need for sustainable development, and integrated into the ecosystem approach. This research action contract will: 1.Identify countries with strong governance structures and development plans for marine recreational fishing. This is likely to include: USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. 2.Review the history of local (state), national, and international legal and governance frameworks for marine recreational fisheries in key countries identified in requirement 1, above 3.Assess how marine recreational fisheries are incorporated into the broader ecosystem approach and balanced against sustainable development goals in key countries. 4.Develop guidance for the creation of appropriate governance structures for marine recreational fishing. 5.Deliver a report describing the background, describing the research methods, documenting the results, and outcomes in 1 to 4 above. FOR FULL DETAILS DOWNLOAD THE TENDER PACKAGE AT https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Y8252434K Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd47a6-6ce1-48c7-aeba-1f11feb8e912 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,990 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATHCLYDE CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND GOVERNENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 37413100 - Fishing tackle
- 37413110 - Fishing rods
- 37413120 - Fishing line
- 63726700 - Fishing-vessel services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92330000 - Recreational-area services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services
- 98362100 - Marine-base support services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2020 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd47a6-6ce1-48c7-aeba-1f11feb8e912

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14dd47a6-6ce1-48c7-aeba-1f11feb8e912
  14th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=525635671
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3Y8252434K

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