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title: "Contract for UK Marine Strategy / OSPAR Beach Litter Monitoring Data Collection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1fd600e-d7d8-4439-9a13-f299c10dd9ca"
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# Contract for UK Marine Strategy / OSPAR Beach Litter Monitoring Data Collection

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1fd600e-d7d8-4439-9a13-f299c10dd9ca

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Contract for UK Marine Strategy / OSPAR Beach Litter Monitoring Data Collection" was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with the aim of fulfilling the UK's legal obligations under the Marine Strategy Regulations 2010 and the OSPAR Convention. This contract falls within the environmental services industry category and is situated in multiple delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories and United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold, and the contract was awarded on November 23, 2020, lasting until November 22, 2024. The total contract value is £72,000, with all formalities completed by February 1, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in environmental services or data collection. Businesses with expertise in ecological research, marine conservation, or environmental monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this contract, these companies can expand their portfolios, contribute to vital environmental initiatives, and establish long-term relationships within the public procurement space.

## Notice

It is a legal requirement for the UK to collect and report on beach litter data as part of the Marine Strategy Regulations 2010 and the OSPAR Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76e0247-9722-4ef6-9df9-192c3ec49fac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2020 - 22 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | 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 | MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 19:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76e0247-9722-4ef6-9df9-192c3ec49fac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f76e0247-9722-4ef6-9df9-192c3ec49fac
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6abadf92-e69d-425b-8cae-d8e2264fc4f0
  n/a

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