--- title: "UK Seafood Fund: Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-09-10" --- # UK Seafood Fund: Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e30bab46-4714-440a-bf54-bfcc00819dea.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK Seafood Fund: Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This initiative falls under the fisheries sector, aiming to promote sustainability within the UK fisheries and seafood industry. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period concludes on 8th October 2021, with the scheme planned to open for applications in October 2021. The UK Seafood Fund, valued at £100 million, will allocate approximately £10 million for competitive contracts, with individual contracts capped at £300,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the commercial sea fishing and aquaculture sectors, including sole traders, organisations, and research institutes. By applying for funding through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme, eligible parties can develop innovative projects that will not only benefit the fisheries sector but also contribute to long-term economic growth in coastal communities. Businesses with expertise in research and development, as well as those equipped to collaborate with the seafood industry, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice Find out the funding available through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme and how to give feedback before applications open. This guide is for people interested in applying for the Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme. Eligible applicants are: - sole traders engaged within commercial sea fishing - or an organisation or business engaged within commercial/recreational sea fishing, aquaculture or processing - universities or research institutes The FISP scheme is part of the UK Seafood Fund. About the UK Seafood Fund The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will manage the PS100 million UK Seafood Fund to invest in the long-term sustainability of the UK fisheries and seafood sector. The funding ends on 5 April 2024. The fund's objectives are to: * rejuvenate the fisheries and seafood sector * take advantage of the UK's additional fishing quota * bring economic growth to coastal communities The UK Seafood Fund is divided between: - science and innovation - infrastructure - skills and training Defra will publish details of funding for infrastructure and skills and training when they are available. About the FISP scheme The FISP scheme and the existing [Seafood Innovation Fund](https://www.seafoodinnovation.fund/) share the funding allocated to the science and innovation part of the UK Seafood Fund. Apply for funding To get funding, you must either bid competitively for a contract or apply for a grant. Approximately PS10 million will be available in contracts of up to PS300,000. Grants of up to PS20,000 to develop research proposals will also be available. FISP will collect data to improve and share knowledge of fisheries and aquaculture to support sustainable fisheries management. This will be done through collaboration between the fishing and seafood industry and research institutes. Applications for the FISP scheme must include a partnership between the UK seafood sector and a research institute. The FISP scheme will open in October 2021. Defra will publish more guidance once the fund is open. In the meantime, you have the opportunity to attend an early engagement event and give feedback about the scheme. Additional information: Attend an early engagement event Defra is hosting an event on MS Teams at 2:30pm to 4:00pm on 23rd September to explain: - the scheme objectives - how the funding works - suitable project examples - the application process - funding timelines You will get the opportunity to ask questions before the event using the BRAVO messaging system. Defra will share more information after the event on BRAVO. BRAVO is Defra's e-tendering system. Give feedback Defra is seeking feedback on the funding proposals. If you register for the early engagement event, you can preview and comment on the documents that: - explain the scoring criteria for a bid - set out the specification for the scheme, such as who is eligible to apply You will need to register on BRAVO to attend and give feedback. Fill in the feedback form on BRAVO to give your views. Register on BRAVO 1. Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/. 2. Click 'Register now'. 3. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 4. Enter your organisation and user details. 5. Make a note of the username you chose and click 'Save'. You will receive an email with your unique password, which you should keep secure. If you need help, email help@bravosolution.co.uk or telephone: 0800 368 4850. Join the early engagement event 1. Go to the FISP early engagement page on BRAVO. 2. Select the 'log in or register to participate' button in the top right-hand corner. You will be able to: - access the event - get information such as scoring criteria and project specification - give feedback There is a limit to the number of people that can join the call. Please restrict the number of attendees from your organisation to a maximum of 2 people. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27877437-a5d4-4806-b015-66e622899a6f | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2021 at 17:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27877437-a5d4-4806-b015-66e622899a6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27877437-a5d4-4806-b015-66e622899a6f 10th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.seafoodinnovation.fund/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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