--- title: "CEFAS23-78 ITT for technical advice on development of Maritime Policy in Belize" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea84895f-c22f-44e4-9d83-b250b9841294" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea84895f-c22f-44e4-9d83-b250b9841294" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea84895f-c22f-44e4-9d83-b250b9841294.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea84895f-c22f-44e4-9d83-b250b9841294.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CEFAS" published: "2023-07-04" --- # CEFAS23-78 ITT for technical advice on development of Maritime Policy in Belize Buyer: CEFAS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea84895f-c22f-44e4-9d83-b250b9841294 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea84895f-c22f-44e4-9d83-b250b9841294) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea84895f-c22f-44e4-9d83-b250b9841294.json) ## Summary The Government of Belize, in partnership with Cefas, is seeking technical advice for the development of a National Maritime Policy. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline of June 15, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on July 10, 2023, and end on July 9, 2024. This opportunity falls under the industries of Marine conservation strategy planning, Technical assistance services, and Marine research services. The total contract value is £75,000 GBP. Cefas is the buying organisation overseeing this open procedure for the provision of maritime advisory services in Belize. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in maritime policy, marine conservation, and technical assistance services to collaborate with the Government of Belize and Cefas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. To compete successfully, businesses should focus on providing technical marine advisory services, developing maritime policies, and offering monitoring and evaluation plans. Travel to Belize is a requirement to establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the contract period. ## Notice The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) was announced this year as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. OCPP objectives are to support countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Through the support of OCPP, the Government of Belize (GoB) will spearhead the formulation of a National Maritime Policy. Cefas requires the successful Tenderer to provide technical maritime advisory services, working in-country in Belize, to collate the priorities of the various government entities and stakeholders of Belize and support the government in the design and delivery of a National Maritime Policy. a) Deliverable 1: Inception Report - which will outline the delivery plan for the project, with full content to be agreed with Cefas and key counterparts in Belize following initial meetings and discussions. It should include a 'current situation' introduction and an analysis of approaches to group stakeholder consultation. b) Deliverable 2: National Maritime Policy (Technical Draft) - which will be presented to stakeholders and to the public for consultation. c) Deliverable 3: Revised Draft - following collection of analysis from consultation, and incorporation of feedback, to be reviewed by key stakeholders. d) Deliverable 4: National Maritime Policy (Gazettal Draft) - which will be presented for public record of the final draft policy, followed by submission to Government of Belize for Cabinet approval. e) Deliverable 5: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Continuity & Succession plan - which should include socio-economic and environmental rationales for the sectoral trajectories enabled by the National Maritime Policy. f) Deliverable 6: Provision of a donor dialogue for the Government of Belize to be able to seek funding and support for the implementation of the policy. Travel to Belize is required to ensure strong working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the Contract. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found by searching 'CEFAS23-78 ITT for technical advice on development of Maritime Policy in Belize' via the Find Opportunities function. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25fb84f4-c490-40fe-8d08-5401f6183b29 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | CEFAS | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71356200 - Technical assistance services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning ## Release History - 4 Jul 2023 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25fb84f4-c490-40fe-8d08-5401f6183b29 - 24 May 2023 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/269a014d-fd68-43ab-8d4b-a84060265160 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25fb84f4-c490-40fe-8d08-5401f6183b29 4th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/269a014d-fd68-43ab-8d4b-a84060265160 24th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7eb2a04c-b28e-48b8-97b4-1ff7f6239841 CEFAS23-78 Conditions_of_Contract - OCPP Maritime Advisor - Complete_Redacted ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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