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title: "Statistician to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash"
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# Statistician to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dd2d2d5-154d-408c-9464-8d21d3c85b17

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Statistician to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash". This project falls under the marine research services category (CPV 73112000). The work will be conducted within the United Kingdom, with the final reports due by 31st March 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure (below threshold) and the awarded contract, valued at £24,921 GBP, commenced on 1st December 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025. CEFAS Technology Limited has been named the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in statistical analysis and marine research to grow their portfolio by working with esteemed public sector clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to its size and the open nature of the procurement process. Engaging with Natural England on such a high-profile environmental project can enhance a company's credentials and provide valuable experience in the specialised field of marine ecosystems assessment.

## Notice

Statistical analysis to investigate scale and drivers of shellfish mortality in The Wash. Biostatistician required to analyse data collected by this Marine Natural Capital and Ecosystems Assessment Programme project during 2024, to address the project aims: Aim 1: To determine the growth and mortality rates of cockle over the year Aim 2: To investigate the scale of 'atypical' mortality Aim 3: To investigate the effects of environmental parameters on cockle mortality, including multifactorial drivers The contractor will be required to liaise with project partners, who hold the data and have local expertise. The final reports and outputs are required by 31st March 2025. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Philippa.Mountjoy@naturalengland.org.uk and Lauren.Ross@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:30 on 15th November 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Philippa.Mountjoy@naturalengland.org.uk and Lauren.Ross@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba9fbb-c88a-4a5c-8253-a0e70fc0adc4 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,921 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR3 1UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEFAS TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba9fbb-c88a-4a5c-8253-a0e70fc0adc4
- 13 Nov 2024 at 12:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a7d45-b920-4ded-b1e9-861bc2558e05
- 7 Nov 2024 at 15:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a7d45-b920-4ded-b1e9-861bc2558e05
- 11 Oct 2024 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a7d45-b920-4ded-b1e9-861bc2558e05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ba9fbb-c88a-4a5c-8253-a0e70fc0adc4
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a7d45-b920-4ded-b1e9-861bc2558e05
  13th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e51d5970-4501-4599-9e48-830f07355965
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db1d4073-5072-4250-895f-e3cabcbf01ef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07fcd215-ae61-4930-ba87-b3b5f21342e5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81503223-4769-46dc-9e61-81cc7f456595
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9754e257-decd-4679-a5b2-5240833b783c

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