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title: "Seascapes Methodology"
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# Seascapes Methodology

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f813dad7-1e88-4d77-9193-9265d1ab86ef

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## Summary

The tender titled "Seascapes Methodology," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to develop a methodology for assessing seascape quality, value, and capacity for change, specifically within the industry category of research services. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd April 2019. The project duration is expected to commence on 29th April 2019 and conclude by 2nd August 2019, with opportunities for delivery across various locations including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for accessibility to a wide range of bidders.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research, marine planning, or consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in methodologies for assessing natural capital and ecosystem services will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project could lead to further collaborations in the environmental sector, fostering business growth and enhancing service offerings related to ecological assessments.

## Notice

Create a methodology to enable those using marine plans to make decisions regarding an area's Seascape quality, value, and capacity for change. The objectives of this project are to create a Methodology to: a) assess the quality of a seascape (character and visual) b) establish how highly a seascape (character and visual) is valued c) establish the impacts of different development types on seascape (character and visual) d) (based on the above) establish an area's capacity to accommodate change (a compatibility matrix may be considered as an appropriate method of evaluation) e) create methods for valuing an area's natural capital and eco-systems services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dde5470-9c01-459a-a257-995399b327be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 2 Aug 2019 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2019 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dde5470-9c01-459a-a257-995399b327be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dde5470-9c01-459a-a257-995399b327be
  3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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