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title: "An evaluation of monitoring technologies used within the UK fishing fleet: The development of an evaluation framework, theory of change and design recommendations"
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# An evaluation of monitoring technologies used within the UK fishing fleet: The development of an evaluation framework, theory of change and design recommendations

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1c1b5f2-2620-4330-ac87-7a70507cfd89

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "An evaluation of monitoring technologies used within the UK fishing fleet". The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The contract, worth £49,950 GBP, was awarded to ICF Consulting Services Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on November 18, 2022, and the contract period spans from November 25, 2022, to March 31, 2023.

This tender by Defra provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations. Businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector could compete for this contract. The focus on evaluating monitoring technologies within the fishing fleet presents a chance for companies with expertise in technology evaluation and sustainable fisheries. Interested businesses can leverage their capabilities to contribute towards the development of future technologies in this field.

## Notice

The overarching purpose of this project is to explore how Defra might evaluate the ways monitoring technologies have been implemented within the UK fishing fleet to contribute towards sustainable fisheries. Three potential areas of focus are Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM), Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) led Catch App.These three examples of uses of technology are all at different stages in their development and an overarching aim of the evaluation we are looking to develop is to map the progress of these technologies so that lessons can be learnt for the development and rollout of future technologies. The deliverables of this project will lay the foundations of a potential future evaluation project and will include, a systems mapping exercise, theory of change development and evaluation framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659f3afd-1316-4a5d-96ad-09c106066be0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659f3afd-1316-4a5d-96ad-09c106066be0
- 30 Mar 2023 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046d530-5754-4a5f-a396-57264cdfe7d5
- 29 Mar 2023 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae3123-1dd5-4fda-8ce7-78119a6a5fa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659f3afd-1316-4a5d-96ad-09c106066be0
  25th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8046d530-5754-4a5f-a396-57264cdfe7d5
  30th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae3123-1dd5-4fda-8ce7-78119a6a5fa6
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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