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title: "CEFAS22-138 Contract for services in contribution to modelling of mixed fisheries interactions"
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# CEFAS22-138 Contract for services in contribution to modelling of mixed fisheries interactions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b8d5cbb-3a83-429d-9c62-2ae0e94ef737

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for services in contribution to modelling of mixed fisheries interactions to Atlantic Technological University (ATU). The contract, titled "CEFAS22-138 Contract for services in contribution to modelling of mixed fisheries interactions," falls under the Research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract value is 69021 GBP, and the contract period spans from February 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on January 1, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those with expertise in statistical modelling within fisheries management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in research and development services could leverage their capabilities to fulfil the requirements of the tender. The contract requires the development of statistically sound methods to estimate interactions, contributing to an improved evidence base for decision-making in the management of mixed fisheries. Businesses with strong scientific and statistical capabilities are well-suited to compete and potentially grow their operations through this contract.

## Notice

Cefas requires a statistical modeller to contribute to the development of methods for improving ways that take account of mixed fisheries interactions in management advice; specifically on incorporating interactions of fisheries with data-limited stocks in mixed fisheries models. The Supplier will work within a team over the three-year period (subject to ongoing funding) to advise on statistical and methodological aspects of tools to incorporate data-limited stocks in mixed fisheries models, contribute to the development of code and publication of the work in a peer reviewed journal. The development of tools and models will enable management advice to be broadened to take account a greater range of stocks, contributing to an improved evidence base on which to make decisions about the management of mixed fisheries. Deliverables: The Suppler will develop fully documented code and statistical methods to estimate interactions, and ways to incorporate these interactions into assessment and forecast models for catch advice. This will focus on "Robin Hood" approach (Punt et al., 2011) to modelling data-limited stocks. To achieve this goal the Supplier will: 1. Provide a summary of the approach to be taken and a workplan for delivery by end of year one (March 2023). 2. Contribute to project meetings and workshops as necessary throughout the project, including under the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES). This may require travel to Cefas, Lowestoft or another meeting location a maximum of twice annually. 3. Develop a scientific manuscript for peer-review, and contribute to project report writing in years 2 (February 2024) and 3 (February 2025).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd8bc8f-f192-4c70-a0c9-6028b00ea1d7 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,021 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,021 |
| 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 | 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 | ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (ATU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd8bc8f-f192-4c70-a0c9-6028b00ea1d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd8bc8f-f192-4c70-a0c9-6028b00ea1d7
  31st January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/721a42fb-ec6b-4530-8755-97e5416941cd
  n/a

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