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title: "The Watersports participation survey"
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# The Watersports participation survey

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f98cab3-716d-4a12-9faf-a7d817d64048

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for a project titled "The Watersports participation survey." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically related to surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. The contract was awarded on 28th September 2021 and is set to run until 27th September 2022, with an awarded value of £15,317. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action, as the contract was below the threshold, with the delivery address located in the South East of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on research and surveying services, particularly those with experience in watersports or safety initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on collaborative work with various stakeholders, including the Royal Yachting Association and British Canoeing. As this contract involves ongoing data collection and analysis, there is potential for future contracts in related areas, benefitting businesses that can demonstrate expertise in similar projects.

## Notice

The Watersports participation survey carried out by the contractors 'The Nursery Research and Planning LTD' (formally Arkenford)has been carried outfor over 10 years. The costs are funded by a consortium of members including Royal Yachting Association, The Royal National Lifeboat Institution,British Marine Federation, British Canoeing and CEFAS. The report produced shows findings of research and water sports participation by activity.Also including a number of safety questions in respect of wearing life jackets etc. MCA is a member of this consortium,and the data is used to show trend analysis and continuity for drowning prevention initiatives supporting HMCG's associated objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94120668-76ab-44da-af58-204885c78709 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2021 - 27 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,317 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NURSERY RESEARCH & PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94120668-76ab-44da-af58-204885c78709

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94120668-76ab-44da-af58-204885c78709
  22nd October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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