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title: "MMO1274/2 Assessing the spatial carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas"
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# MMO1274/2 Assessing the spatial carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa858d29-15ef-4e61-96cc-b734e37ef5d5

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the project titled "MMO1274/2 Assessing the spatial carrying capacity of the east marine plan areas." This tender falls within the research services category, specifically focused on assessing the contribution potential of marine plan areas to the UK's environmental, social, and economic priorities over a 20-year period. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 4th October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 25th October 2021 and extending until 31st March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This project presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in research services, particularly those specialising in ecological assessments or marine planning studies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in research design and execution, as well as an understanding of environmental regulations and marine policy, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth for businesses looking to contribute to government environmental objectives while also enhancing their portfolio in the marine sector.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for suppliers to perform an assessment to help the authority understand the capacity of, and potential for, the east marine plan areas to contribute to the UK Government's environmental, social and economic priorities over a 20-year horizon. The outputs of this project are to facilitate future decision-making on plan area scale priorities for the east inshore and offshore marine plan areas and to support spatial trade-off choices at the marine plan level, which will inform the east marine plan areas' vision, objectives, and the development of more prescriptive policies, where appropriate, to provide more steer and clarity for decision-makers and those bringing forward proposals in the marine area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9147403d-3311-4b87-952b-45b075bd7c45 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | 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
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 11:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9147403d-3311-4b87-952b-45b075bd7c45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9147403d-3311-4b87-952b-45b075bd7c45
  13th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52265/detail.si?isOnModification=false&_ncp=1631532446059.15126-2
  Link to Opportunity on Bravo

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