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title: "RDE 425 - A typology of Livelihood Adaptation Strategies and Social Resilience"
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# RDE 425 - A typology of Livelihood Adaptation Strategies and Social Resilience

Buyer: MMO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2150668-6fa5-452d-92df-595832d5cdcb

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## Summary

The MMO has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 425 - A typology of Livelihood Adaptation Strategies and Social Resilience" to the University of Gloucestershire. The contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 14th December 2023, with the contract period spanning from 15th December 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in projects related to adaptive livelihood strategies in fishing communities. Companies with expertise in developing typologies and theoretical models based on evidence, as well as those capable of conducting fieldwork and social impact assessments, would be well-suited to compete. The project location includes various regions such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, offering a broad scope for participation.

## Notice

The MMO would like to gather evidence from English case studies about livelihood strategies The objectives of this work are to: 1. Review the literature on fisher livelihood adaption, paying attention to gender, age and life course 2. Identify research gaps and collect new evidence/data where necessary through fieldwork in England and/or secondary qualitative analysis of existing social research data (e.g., ESRC repository, past funded projects where possible according to consent/ethical procedures) 3. Develop a typology of adaptive livelihood strategies within current day fishing communities (different typologies could be developed for different types of fisheries e.g., beach launched/ harbour, inshore/offshore, finfish/shellfish...) 4. A theoretical model/map based on evidence, which outlines potential influencing factors in the choice of livelihood strategy (e.g. financial risk, lifecourse/age, available capital and social support...), and implications of different strategies for the sustainability and resilience of fisheries and their associated fishing communities 5. Recommendations for further work including baseline data collection to facilitate social impact assessments of management decisions 6. Generation of material summarising this work and its findings for wider organisation This contract was awarded by MMO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29995041-2ba6-4e07-8d98-14b95b59740d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | MMO |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2023 at 18:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29995041-2ba6-4e07-8d98-14b95b59740d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29995041-2ba6-4e07-8d98-14b95b59740d
  19th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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