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title: "RDE547 Picoplankton Size Spectra & Drivers of Change"
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# RDE547 Picoplankton Size Spectra & Drivers of Change

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c390f60b-8405-42a3-9c8c-b12e0dbd4fca

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE547 Picoplankton Size Spectra & Drivers of Change" to The Marine Biological Association of the UK. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £59,862 in GBP, with a contract period running from May 24, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The tender period ended on May 20, 2024. The project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in marine biology. Being an SME or a voluntary or community sector enterprise can enhance suitability for participation in similar tender opportunities. The contract was awarded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, representing the public sector's commitment to engaging with diverse businesses for innovative projects.

## Notice

Address gaps in understanding of picoplankton as identified in years 1 & 2 of the project. The drivers of change and size spectra work have particularly shown this area as a gap where the very smallest of things have a strong influence on the large plankton asset.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ada681-7c7c-48fe-bc97-a4ce57db86e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,862 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ada681-7c7c-48fe-bc97-a4ce57db86e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1ada681-7c7c-48fe-bc97-a4ce57db86e9
  6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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