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title: "RDE 522 - UK Ocean Sustainability Data and Monitoring: A Theory of Change"
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# RDE 522 - UK Ocean Sustainability Data and Monitoring: A Theory of Change

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e69497-6ca7-4deb-981d-2dfb1608912d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project "RDE 522 - UK Ocean Sustainability Data and Monitoring: A Theory of Change". The procurement, managed through a selective method, involves research and development consultancy services categorised under CPV 73200000. The contract value is GBP 50,175, with a tender period ending on January 29, 2024, and a contract period from February 5, 2024, to April 30, 2024. The contract was awarded to Howell Marine Consulting. The project is based in London.

This contract by Defra presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy sector looking to engage with governmental projects. The project focuses on mapping strategic objectives and interactions within sustainability programmes. Companies offering consultancy services in the research and development field, with expertise in sustainability and programme optimization, would be suited to compete for this tender. Defra's transparent procurement process and clear project scope provide a conducive environment for competitive bidding and collaboration.

## Notice

The project will deliver a rapid Theory of Change with a focus on mapping the strategic objectives of each programme, their interaction, and their potential overlap. This will culminate in the identification of an optimal route to progress programmes while mitigating the risk of duplicated resources and effort, or perpetuating siloes which these programmes seek to dissolve. The contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e467d9-deb2-4a43-926a-22f70e66b0d9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,175 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,175 |
| 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 | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2024 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e467d9-deb2-4a43-926a-22f70e66b0d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84e467d9-deb2-4a43-926a-22f70e66b0d9
  30th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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