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title: "Recreational Activity Monitoring in the Berwickshire and Northumberland Coast"
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# Recreational Activity Monitoring in the Berwickshire and Northumberland Coast

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5d83c69-1592-4461-beb1-689f1ff0955b

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is overseeing the procurement for the "Recreational Activity Monitoring in the Berwickshire and Northumberland Coast" project, classified under monitoring and control services. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £30,000 and a contract period that commenced on 1 January 2018 and will conclude on 31 January 2019. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, which allowed for the award of contract without the prior publication of a contract notice, and the tender period has ended as of 1 January 2018. This opportunity is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and monitoring services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide research and analytical expertise in recreational activity patterns. Companies with capabilities in data collection, modelling, and validating predictive analytics will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can help such businesses expand their portfolio and network within the public sector, contributing to their growth and market presence.

## Notice

Research Aim: Establish context and rationale for research. Understand the spatial and temporal distribution of recreational activities in the study area. Identify factors affecting the spatial and temporal distribution of recreational activities in the study area. Predict spatial and temporal intensity of recreational activities in the study area Understand the spatial and temporal distribution of features sensitive to recreational activities within the study area. Predict spatial vulnerability to recreational activities study area Define sampling protocol for the collection of observational data to inform and validate models Validate predictive models of recreational activity intensity Disseminate findings Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7d8fe1-bcb9-4cfb-ace8-02e6b31602fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7d8fe1-bcb9-4cfb-ace8-02e6b31602fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f7d8fe1-bcb9-4cfb-ace8-02e6b31602fe
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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