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title: "Futures Analysis for the Remaining Marine Plan Areas"
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# Futures Analysis for the Remaining Marine Plan Areas

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c304ab2-da57-4705-8127-6783e8a73a89

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Futures Analysis for the Remaining Marine Plan Areas", initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on providing marine research services. This tender is classified under the CPV code 73112000 and is aimed at developing marine plans for the busy marine areas in England, specifically the North East, North West, South East, and South West regions. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period is from 23rd January 2017 to 31st January 2017. The tender period ended on 20th January 2017, with an award value of £49,807. The tender process is marked as complete as of 27th January 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine research, environmental services, and information systems planning. Companies capable of providing insights into technological advances, ecological changes, and strategic policy recommendations will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) have the potential to engage in this market, especially those with the capability to analyse and interpret marine sector trends and future developments effectively.

## Notice

Marine plans will present objectives and policies for all marine plan areas; currently marine plans are being developed for the North East, North West, South East and South West marine plan areas. Marine plans, once adopted, last for 20 years and therefore need to be able to anticipate changes in activity over that timescale. In developing marine plans, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) must ensure that all sectors are managed fairly and proportionately to enable sustainable development. The English marine plan areas are one of the busiest marine areas in Europe and the level of activity is likely to increase significantly over the next few years. This includes the introduction of new sectors such as tidal energy. Evidence on the nature and scale of the potential future development of each sector is required to ensure that their needs are fully understood and consideration of potential conflicts and complementarities are incorporated appropriately into marine plans. The MMO are commissioning this project to review likely changes in activity levels of marine sectors in the North East, North West, South East and South West marine plan areas over the next 6 and 20 years. The review will consider information on historical trends for the last 10 to 20 years, industry projections (where available) and potentially significant future changes such as technological advances, changes in ecosystems and policy directions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9899422-59d1-43bf-a708-7d15808b2dc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,807 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,807 |
| 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 | ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2017 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9899422-59d1-43bf-a708-7d15808b2dc3
- 12 Dec 2016 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9916a2f0-4044-483e-825f-7d3cce266b6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9899422-59d1-43bf-a708-7d15808b2dc3
  27th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9916a2f0-4044-483e-825f-7d3cce266b6d
  12th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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