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title: "RDE703 Exploration of how existing estuarine and coastal fish data can be used"
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# RDE703 Exploration of how existing estuarine and coastal fish data can be used

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efdc2047-21bd-49ba-a1c5-ee0525c94e20

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE703 Exploration of how existing estuarine and coastal fish data can be used" in the research and development consultancy services category. The procurement process, which is in the award stage, aims to explore the application of a natural capital approach to decision-making in English estuarine and coastal fish management. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 17 October 2024 and the contract period from 24 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The contract, worth £83,045, will focus on areas including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental management and natural capital approaches. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can leverage their expertise in data analysis and environmental consultancy to contribute valuable insights and recommendations. Howell Marine Consulting, an SME, has been named the supplier for this contract, highlighting the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure similar contracts by demonstrating relevant experience and capabilities in this field.

## Notice

Explore how a natural capital approach could be applied to decision making relating to English estuarine and coastal fish management, and assess whether existing data are suitable to implement such an approach, making recommendations for future work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cc115-0e98-4726-a70f-566080d4e713 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,045 |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 17:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cc115-0e98-4726-a70f-566080d4e713

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609cc115-0e98-4726-a70f-566080d4e713
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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