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title: "Quantifying the economic value of marine species recovery"
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# Quantifying the economic value of marine species recovery

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72e39dc-ba36-4cd8-8395-8a6cd8fbf77f

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Quantifying the economic value of marine species recovery" to ICF Consulting Services Limited. This research project aims to assess the benefits of marine species recovery resulting from protective measures such as Marine Protected Area designation. The contract falls under the services category with the procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's tender period ended on 20th October 2023, and the contract period is from 24th November 2023 to 31st March 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in aquatic marine services to engage in research pertaining to marine species recovery. Companies with expertise in environmental economics, marine conservation, and policy analysis would be well-suited to compete for this contract. DEFRA, as the contracting authority, is headquartered in London, UK, with Ella Liu being the contact person for this procurement. The award has a total value of £72,584 GBP and was published on 29th November 2023.

## Notice

This research is to quantify the benefits of marine species recovery that come about through protective measures such as Marine Protected Area designation, and the costs associated with activities which prevent such recovery. This research will improve the analysis of policies affecting marine species by enabling the inclusion of recovery values in cost and benefit estimates. This contract is awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b023f72-ef81-4ba8-b6a8-b1514a255793 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,584 |
| 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 | 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 | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2023 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b023f72-ef81-4ba8-b6a8-b1514a255793

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b023f72-ef81-4ba8-b6a8-b1514a255793
  29th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/175d103d-62cb-4ed0-94f3-17918255a17d
  Marine Econ - RDE Framework call off FINAL_updated 24.11.23_Redacted

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