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title: "RDE 440 - UK Commercial Fishing Social Survey Pilot"
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# RDE 440 - UK Commercial Fishing Social Survey Pilot

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9a66b55-d5a0-427c-b09a-71818df6749c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 440 - UK Commercial Fishing Social Survey Pilot" to the University of Gloucestershire. The project involves research and development consultancy services and aims to implement two pilot survey rounds in selected regions within England. The contract period starts on December 18, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 17, 2023.

This contract award by DEFRA presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry to engage in similar projects. Companies with expertise in survey research and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The project's focus on commercial fishing and social surveys opens avenues for collaboration and business growth within the specified regions in England and beyond. Businesses interested in working with DEFRA or supplying services to the University of Gloucestershire should monitor future procurement opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

The aim of the current project is to take the learning from the previous two research projects, and to facilitate the implementation of two pilot survey rounds: the first focused on two regions within England, and the second focused on national coverage. The project was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e9f2b-0a61-44d6-b32f-8d11a7ee5709 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,950 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 10 Jan 2024 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e9f2b-0a61-44d6-b32f-8d11a7ee5709

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e9f2b-0a61-44d6-b32f-8d11a7ee5709
  10th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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