--- title: "RDE536 MMO1388 - Considerations of Nature Based Solutions in Marine Licensin" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3d8d138-8d74-4599-b5c6-7c3d0d7a44f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3d8d138-8d74-4599-b5c6-7c3d0d7a44f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3d8d138-8d74-4599-b5c6-7c3d0d7a44f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3d8d138-8d74-4599-b5c6-7c3d0d7a44f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION" published: "2024-09-24" --- # RDE536 MMO1388 - Considerations of Nature Based Solutions in Marine Licensin Buyer: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3d8d138-8d74-4599-b5c6-7c3d0d7a44f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3d8d138-8d74-4599-b5c6-7c3d0d7a44f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3d8d138-8d74-4599-b5c6-7c3d0d7a44f0.json) ## Summary The procurement process, conducted by the Marine Management Organisation, pertains to the tender titled "RDE536 MMO1388 - Considerations of Nature Based Solutions in Marine Licensing". Falling under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services", this procurement covers multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, and other international locations. The procurement process, completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 September 2024, with the contract period commencing on 23 September 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The awarded contract has a value of £76,468.77 GBP. This tender presents notable opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with expertise in developing nature-based solutions for marine and coastal environments. Engaging in such a project can foster business growth by allowing companies to showcase their innovative approaches to environmental health, climate change mitigation, and sustainable blue economy initiatives. Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd., an SME, has been awarded the contract, illustrating the type of organisation well-suited to such opportunities. Businesses specialised in environmental consultancy, marine construction, and ecosystem management would find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their service offerings and gaining industry recognition. ## Notice Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are defined as "actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature" (IUCN). The UK government has ambition to harness nature-based solutions, which are seen as critical to achieving net zero domestically (Defra, 2023). Applying NBS in marine and coastal environments offers an opportunity to deliver "improved environmental health, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and a more Page 6 of 27 Version 2.0 LIT 58468 sustainable blue economy" (O'Leary et al, 2023). The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 provides that a marine licence is required for certain activities carried out within the UK marine area up to 200 nautical miles out to sea. These activities include construction (including laying of cables, maintenance, alteration or improvement of existing structures and assets); dredging; deposit of any substance or object; removal of any substance or object; incineration of any substance or object; scuttling (sinking) of any vessel or floating container; and use of explosives. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9351ccf0-d78d-4513-8031-fe998f157e28 | | 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 | 24 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £76,468 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £76,468 | | 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 | MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION | | 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 | RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9351ccf0-d78d-4513-8031-fe998f157e28 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9351ccf0-d78d-4513-8031-fe998f157e28 24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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