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title: "RDE712 Feasibility of a Potential Emergent Octopus Fishery"
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# RDE712 Feasibility of a Potential Emergent Octopus Fishery

Buyer: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1b39681-b25b-49b0-a49c-e6c742878bab

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation has completed a procurement process titled "RDE712 Feasibility of a Potential Emergent Octopus Fishery", which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000). This project aims to investigate the potential viability of a targeted octopus fishery in South West England, including exploring potential management measures. The value of the contract is £49,102.19. The procurement method used was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th December 2024, and the contract period running from 12th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 12th December 2024.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the marine research and consultancy industry, particularly those with expertise in fisheries management and environmental sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited for this tender, given the suitability requirements. The business awarded the contract, Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd, is a notable example, showcasing the opportunity for similar companies to secure government contracts and expand their operational scope within and beyond the UK market.

## Notice

This project will investigate the potential viability of a targeted octopus fishery in South West England and explore potential management measures associated with any such fishery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb1813-0a1c-475c-9ae1-92f16f13b920 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,102 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,102 |
| 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 | MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION |
| 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 | RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb1813-0a1c-475c-9ae1-92f16f13b920

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb1813-0a1c-475c-9ae1-92f16f13b920
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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