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title: "Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Vanuatu Development of the Department for Environmental Protection and Conservation Data Management System"
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# Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Vanuatu Development of the Department for Environmental Protection and Conservation Data Management System

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3ff9a03-c67f-4a60-98f8-7a5f77aa6dda

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## Summary

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) has awarded a contract under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) for the development of a data management system for the Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC). This project, titled "Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Vanuatu Development of the Department for Environmental Protection and Conservation Data Management System," falls under the 'Marine Biodiversity' strand of the OCPP and aims to address the issues of data accessibility and sharing within DEPC. The procurement process was managed through an open procedure (below threshold) and is categorised under data management services (CPV: 72322000) and environmental services (CPV: 90700000). The project spans from 5th February 2024 to 28th March 2025 and is based in the East of England, UK. The awarded contract is valued at £144,199 and the work will be performed by Engineering Business Services Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the data management and environmental services industries. SMEs with expertise in developing holistic data management systems that enable efficient data sharing and support organisational decision-making can leverage this opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation efforts. Additionally, firms experienced in marine biodiversity projects and developing science-based management tools are well-suited to participate. The contract's focus on creating a harmonised workflow across multiple divisions within DEPC highlights the importance of a robust technical infrastructure, making it ideal for businesses specialising in comprehensive data solutions and government partnerships.

## Notice

JNCC co-leads the Biodiversity loss theme of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), a UK government-led programme under the Blue Planet Fund. For the past year, OCPP has been supporting Vanuatu Government with priority areas, including data management within the Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC). The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) supports countries to: * strengthen marine science expertise * develop science-based policy and management tools * create educational resources for coastal communities This contract sits under the "Marine Biodiversity" strand of the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, which aims to support countries to develop the skills and expertise needed to establish well-managed and enforced marine protected areas, promoting healthy ecosystems with thriving biodiversity and fisheries that communities rely on for food and livelihoods. This contract is being delivered on behalf of the Vanuatu Department of Environmental Protection and Conservation (DEPC). DEPC have requested support to develop a data management system to facilitate storage and access to data across the divisions within the department. Currently, data are stored on laptops/PCs with limited data sharing, cataloguing and retention. DEPC staff feel data accessibility within DEPC and between Government departments is limiting DEPC's ability to justify decisions with evidence. The need for an effective data management system has been identified as a key priority for DEPC, and there has been a prototype developed for the Biodiversity & Conservation division. However, a more holistic solution is required to facilitate data sharing between divisions, creating a harmonised and transparent workflow across the department. JNCC have undertaken user research to define and understand user requirements that will inform this development, discussing functionality with DEPC staff and technical infrastructure with the Office of Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). A copy of the user research report is attached to this Invitation to Tender. Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336fe9df-541e-459c-958d-aca44da43d24 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,199 |
| 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 | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENGINEERING BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72322000 - Data management services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336fe9df-541e-459c-958d-aca44da43d24
- 17 Jan 2024 at 17:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4370cb15-e48d-4f0e-8e97-2e79d25db2a6
- 4 Jan 2024 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4370cb15-e48d-4f0e-8e97-2e79d25db2a6
- 19 Dec 2023 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4370cb15-e48d-4f0e-8e97-2e79d25db2a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/336fe9df-541e-459c-958d-aca44da43d24
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4370cb15-e48d-4f0e-8e97-2e79d25db2a6
  17th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50465476-f6ce-4ce2-a8cf-10ebb4a9da71
  ITT documents for Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Vanuatu Development of the Department for Environmental Protection and Conservation Data Management System
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a65ad0a4-36f9-4c89-b5ed-baddeb775d26
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81a199fa-171d-4779-85b8-ec48a2e6aa74
  Bidders clarification questions and answers 17 January 2024

## Notice URLs

- http://jncc.gov.uk

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