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title: "CEFAS22-166 Contract to conduct surveys and engagement on ALDFG in Sri Lanka"
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# CEFAS22-166 Contract to conduct surveys and engagement on ALDFG in Sri Lanka

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b482bb00-b729-476e-b083-49d5d5269e86

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## Summary

The buying organization, Cefas, has awarded a contract for the "CEFAS22-166 Contract to conduct surveys and engagement on ALDFG in Sri Lanka" tender which falls under the services category. The procurement stage is complete, with an award value of £102,000 and a contract period from 1st February 2023 to 31st March 2024. The tender, conducted through an open procedure below threshold, had a tender period ending on 13th January 2023. The contracting authority is based in Lowestoft, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the survey conduction services industry to engage in projects related to marine pollution, sustainable seafood practices, and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver services inclusive of English, Sinhala, and Tamil languages are well-suited to compete. The successful tenderer, Evolved Research and Consulting Ltd, will provide technical assistance, outreach programs, and delivery of reports on activities, reach, and engagement.

## Notice

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The OCPP is a UK Government-led programme delivered under the Blue Planet Fund. Through this programme, Cefas, in partnership with JNCC and MMO, provide technical assistance to support countries in tackling marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices, and establish designated, well-managed and enforced MPAs. OCPP objectives are to support countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This includes collecting data to evaluate the status of particular forms of pollution such as ALDFG, collecting data that could be beneficial to start conversations about solutions. This also includes an outreach programme on ALDFG to raise awareness of the possible impacts of ALDFG. The project is designed to be inclusive, and the questionnaire and any presentations/workshops must be delivered in three languages (English, Sinhala and Tamil) according to the target communities. The successful Tenderer will also provide a report of activities, reach and engagement, and a copy of all data collected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deedf0fb-70f7-48d4-b4e1-04f8921a7d18 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVOLVED RESEARCH AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311200 - Survey conduction services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2023 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deedf0fb-70f7-48d4-b4e1-04f8921a7d18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deedf0fb-70f7-48d4-b4e1-04f8921a7d18
  25th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0880bd11-9196-4c2a-8a52-21b54f925e1e
  CEFAS22-166 Cefas_Short_Form_Contract - ERC_23.01.23_signed_Redacted

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