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title: "Literature Review of Natural Capital Approaches to Marine Protected Area Management"
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# Literature Review of Natural Capital Approaches to Marine Protected Area Management

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a95193c0-d9ca-4cb6-bad6-4e0beb0c1f5c

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## Summary

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Natural England, based in York, England, awarded a contract to Daryl Burdon Ltd for a literature review on natural capital approaches to Marine Protected Area (MPA) management. This project, classified under the industry category of Marine research services (CPV: 73112000), commenced on 24th July 2024 and will conclude on 13th January 2025. The key objectives are to provide a comprehensive overview of natural capital applications in MPA management, insights into integration methods of natural capital in decision-making, and an understanding of implementation benefits and challenges. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a contract value of £20,500 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine research services, particularly those experienced in natural capital approaches. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver exploratory research and detailed analysis within the specified six-month period. The chosen supplier, Daryl Burdon Ltd, will engage in various activities including regular update meetings, presenting interim findings, and submitting a final report, fostering an environment for professional growth and development in this specialised field.

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## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for this notice has been extended to 10/07/2024 The following contract opportunity invites suitably experienced suppliers to work with Natural England in reviewing existing evidence related to the use of natural capital approaches to enhance Marine Protected Area (MPA) management. This exploratory project aims to provide Natural England with: * A broad overview of where natural capital thinking has been applied to inform MPA management, both within the UK and internationally. * Insights into the methods used to integrate natural capital thinking into management decision-making processes; particularly when these have led to an increase in benefits derived from the MPA. * An understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with implementing natural capital approaches to MPA management. The contract will last for six months. During this period, the contractor will: * Attend regular update meetings with NE project staff. * Present interim finding in a presentation in September 2024. * Submit a final report. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to robyn.samuel@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 10/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to robyn.samuel@naturalengland.org.uk by 05/07/2024. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851d3dd8-4f40-453d-9638-f24f90b87d6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 13 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,500 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARYL BURDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851d3dd8-4f40-453d-9638-f24f90b87d6d
- 9 Jul 2024 at 08:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867
- 3 Jul 2024 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867
- 1 Jul 2024 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867
- 27 Jun 2024 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867
- 26 Jun 2024 at 15:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867
- 19 Jun 2024 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867
- 18 Jun 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851d3dd8-4f40-453d-9638-f24f90b87d6d
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a46398-985b-447d-b423-97575ae6c867
  9th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efa43305-75eb-4b6b-83c8-a8fd5d615494
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f97030e5-bb05-4852-869b-69653ded6835
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1eff210-1b56-42a5-be44-9d9182025d12
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57123986-8091-4414-b25a-9b53ebc0df21
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7d3ecce-ca95-4392-b4b6-f36ce776a359
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81678f5e-69ee-49d3-a4bb-a816980fa9df
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c92023b-c8f1-4e99-a84e-16386be5a061
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/231f7e69-afae-47c9-b97c-ae748f62216e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/12df9cbc-8e08-4146-b861-f7939e33d875

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