--- title: "MMO South Marine Plans Independent Investigator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e54a3773-e8ae-4743-a3ee-d019589fd756" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e54a3773-e8ae-4743-a3ee-d019589fd756" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e54a3773-e8ae-4743-a3ee-d019589fd756.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e54a3773-e8ae-4743-a3ee-d019589fd756.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-01-19" --- # MMO South Marine Plans Independent Investigator Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e54a3773-e8ae-4743-a3ee-d019589fd756 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e54a3773-e8ae-4743-a3ee-d019589fd756) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e54a3773-e8ae-4743-a3ee-d019589fd756.json) ## Summary The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is actively seeking independent investigators to assist in the organisation and administration of the South Marine Plans. The procurement process, classified under marine research services and administration services, is currently at the tender stage and is open until the deadline on 13th February 2017 at 23:59:59 GMT. The project aims to ensure the legality and soundness of the South Marine Plans, covering a busy area with multiple users and industries, situated in the UK. The contract period is set to commence on 22nd February 2017 and will run until 30th August 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine research, independent investigations, and related administrative services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on ensuring lawful and well-received marine management plans. Companies that can effectively navigate the complexities of stakeholder engagement and provide robust investigative support will find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth in the public sector market. ## Notice The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking to procure contractors to assist in the organisation and administration of an efficient and cost-effective Independent Investigation for the South inshore and offshore South Marine Plans. The South plans are the second set of plans developed to manage England's marine area. The South Marine Plan areas are very busy with many users and industries. The risk of conflict is therefore high. As the plans go forward for adoption, an Independent Investigation may be required to test and resolve any challenges made by stakeholders regarding the content of the plans. An Independent Investigation will ensure the plans are lawful, sound, fit for purpose and well received. 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The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e682365-e21b-4251-9813-a34586a331fe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2017 - 30 Aug 2017 | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services - 75100000 - Administration services - 79720000 - Investigation services - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2017 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e682365-e21b-4251-9813-a34586a331fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e682365-e21b-4251-9813-a34586a331fe 19th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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