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title: "CEFAS24-142 Contract for NOC as Tier 2 Partner in the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Platform"
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# CEFAS24-142 Contract for NOC as Tier 2 Partner in the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Platform

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94602dcf-aa98-452f-a6c4-08507df259d7

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS24-142 Contract for NOC as Tier 2 Partner in the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Platform" under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 14 January 2025 and ending on 30 September 2025. The goal is to provide technical assistance to support the livelihoods and climate resilience of coastal communities in ODA-eligible Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Significant dates to note include the soft-launch of SIDS proposal development between December 2024 and January 2025, followed by the full-launch from March to April 2025. The procurement was conducted via a single tender action (below threshold) with an overall contract value of £57,000, managed by Cefas and delivered by the National Oceanography Centre, based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and development, particularly those with a focus on environmental and marine ecosystems. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's specific requirements for Technical Assistance, including ocean monitoring, climate impact evaluations, and environmental research. Businesses with competencies in these areas, especially those experienced with nature-based solutions and sustainable development, will find this tender highly beneficial for expanding their services and strengthening their expertise in blue economy planning and development.

## Notice

The Sustainable Blue Economies Platform Programme is funded through official development assistance (ODA). Through the SBE platform, the UK government and partners will work with ODA-eligible SIDS to deliver technical assistance to support tangible and positive impacts on the livelihoods and climate resilience of coastal communities that depend on healthy marine ecosystems. Working alongside local partners, the SBE platform partners will facilitate better ocean management through targeted data collection and analysis; building local capacity and capability enabling greater use of nature-based solutions; boosting blue economy planning and development leading to poverty reduction and improved livelihoods. Requirement: Cefas requires the involvement of Tier 2 partners in the platform management and technical assistance proposal development and delivery in SIDS as follows. Terms of Reference for the group will be created. Tier 2 Management requirement: * attendance and input at SBE platform review meetings, held online initially fortnightly (frequency may change). * attending technical advisory group circa 2x/yr (format to be confirmed in Terms of Reference) * reporting & financial administration requirements to ODA standards1 Proposal Development and Delivery Requirement: 1 FCDO Programme Operating Framework - GOV.UK 11 V4 December 2023 Classification: OFFICIAL * Support development of SIDS project proposals from concept note to full Project Initiation Document, as allocated by the Technical Advisory Panel. To be managed remotely. * Delivery of technical assistance to SIDS in line with the SBE thematic areas (see annex 2) as per proposals approved by the technical advisory panel and agreed with the supplier. Some delivery may be required in country but this is unknown at this stage. For example, technical assistance may include: o Support for ocean acidification monitoring o Climate change related coastal flooding risk evaluation o Assessing risk to offshore seabed infrastructure from lahars o Evaluating options for end-of-life utilisation of fishing gear o Seafloor and environmental research and advice for sustainable blue economic development and climate resilience of small island developing states. Deliverables: Deliverable Indicative timeframe Attendance and input at platform meetings and technical advisory panel (s) Ongoing Reporting and financial administration to ODA standards Ongoing SIDS proposal development during soft-launch December 2024 - January 2025 Tier 2 delivery of Technical Assistance to SIDS (Soft Launch) As per proposal dates, commencing Feb 2025 SIDS proposal development during full-launch March 2025 - April 2025 Tier 2 management and delivery of Technical Assistance to SIDS (Full Launch) As per proposal dates, commencing May 2025 Location for services to be delivered: The SBE platform will engage with partners in the UK and deliver technical assistance in ODA-eligible SIDS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736e8b99-2739-499c-a02f-08b64e61a6cd |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736e8b99-2739-499c-a02f-08b64e61a6cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736e8b99-2739-499c-a02f-08b64e61a6cd
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8beeecac-55b2-4b64-b4ca-41a0f4b407e1
  CEFAS24-142 Cefas_Contract FINAL SIGNED_Redacted

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