--- title: "Ocean Country Partnership Programme:Maldives based support for protected birds in Maldives review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a902758a-f280-4726-9986-39e6e7868f65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a902758a-f280-4726-9986-39e6e7868f65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a902758a-f280-4726-9986-39e6e7868f65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a902758a-f280-4726-9986-39e6e7868f65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JNCC SUPPORT CO" published: "2024-08-28" --- # Ocean Country Partnership Programme:Maldives based support for protected birds in Maldives review Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a902758a-f280-4726-9986-39e6e7868f65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a902758a-f280-4726-9986-39e6e7868f65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a902758a-f280-4726-9986-39e6e7868f65.json) ## Summary The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is seeking bids for the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) to support a review of protected birds in the Maldives. This procurement is aimed at providing locally-based support for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Maldives. Classified under "Environmental services" (CPV: 90700000), this open procedure procurement has a contract value of GBP 8,000. The tender process commenced on 12th August 2024, with a closing date for applications on 3rd September 2024, and the contract period spans from 16th September 2024 to 10th March 2025. The primary location for service delivery is the East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) with strong communication skills and basic GIS capabilities. Ideal candidates should be adept at liaising with both local stakeholders and international experts, particularly in translating and working with the Dhivehi language. Businesses involved in environmental services, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and those with an understanding of biodiversity conservation will find this tender especially relevant. This project offers a valuable opportunity to grow by contributing expertise to an internationally recognised conservation initiative. ## Notice 2. Project background JNCC co-leads the Marine Biodiversity theme of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), a UK government-led programme under the Blue Planet Programme. More information on the OCPP can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-planet-fund/ocean-country-partnership-programme-ocpp. JNCC on behalf of the OCPP is working in collaboration with the Maldives Government providing technical assistance focused on MPAs and marine biodiversity. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency of Maldives has asked OCPP for support around improving knowledge and management of birds in Maldives. This contract is being delivered on behalf of the Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Project aims This contract will provide Maldives local-knowledge to a seabird expert contracted to complete a comprehensive desk-based assessment of all protected bird species under the Maldives Environmental Protection & Preservation Act (4/93). The Maldives based contractor for this work will not need to have expertise in birds of the Maldives. Instead, they will be responsible for the Maldives based work, helping to collate information from local stakeholders, and helping to undertake a desk-based review. The contract is not a full-time position, instead the time required should be based on the objectives set out below. The contractor should have good communication skills, be comfortable working alongside the international seabird expert, have basic GIS skills, and be competent in working in Dhivehi/ translating English to Dhivehi. The Maldives based contractor will be responsible for collating information on birds across Maldives. This will be through undertaking a questionnaire and/or interviews with stakeholders and through liaison with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Throughout the contract, the contractor will need to liaise with JNCC (on behalf of the OCPP), the Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the contracted seabird expert. Regular meetings will be held to share updates on progress, and sufficient time should be factored into planning to ensure for review and sign off by both the OCPP and the MCCEE. The tender documents will be shared with Maldives Environmental Protection Agency for their review prior to awarding the contract. If you do not agree to your tender application to be shared, please notify us in your submission. Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a bid for the supply ofservices required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04860ccc-230e-437c-be57-7025455fd111 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 10 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JNCC SUPPORT CO | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE2 8YY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground | | Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2024 at 11:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04860ccc-230e-437c-be57-7025455fd111 - 22 Aug 2024 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04860ccc-230e-437c-be57-7025455fd111 - 12 Aug 2024 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04860ccc-230e-437c-be57-7025455fd111 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04860ccc-230e-437c-be57-7025455fd111 28th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/483dccd1-fe1f-4a67-aaff-528f6e52a0fb Invitation to quote documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8882cd64-6b75-4c0b-ab05-2dd01cb54406 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcd237d8-7699-46b2-8a8f-642ecb945c3f ## Notice URLs - http://jncc.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/blue-planet-fund/ocean-country-partnership-programme-ocpp ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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