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title: "CEFAS24-80 Contract for data collection and outreach campaigns on Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Maldives, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)"
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# CEFAS24-80 Contract for data collection and outreach campaigns on Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Maldives, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04700f

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has issued a tender titled "CEFAS24-80 Contract for data collection and outreach campaigns on Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Maldives, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP)." This tender falls under the category of data collection and collation services within the main procurement category of services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having reached completion. The contract was signed on 1st August 2024, and is valued at £160,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which indicates that the tender was open to all qualified bidders. The scope of work includes detailed data collection, awareness campaigns, and technical training related to marine pollution, particularly focusing on discarded fishing gear.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data collection, marine science, and outreach programmes to expand their services internationally. The successful delivery of such services can help companies build robust international partnerships and gain recognition in the realm of combating marine pollution. Businesses equipped with expertise in conducting face-to-face interviews, workshops, and collaborative research will find this tender particularly relevant. The involvement of diverse stakeholders such as governments and international organisations ensures that the business can engage in high-impact, value-adding activities, setting the stage for further contracts and long-term growth. The awarded contract has been given to Evolved Research and Consulting Ltd, a UK-based SME, reaffirming the potential for small and medium enterprises to win significant contracts through open procedures.

## Notice

Contract for services to deliver data collection and outreach campaigns on Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Maldives, under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) was announced in 2021 as a key bilateral aid programme under the PS500m Blue Planet Fund. The UK is working with partner countries to deliver marine science technical assistance across the 3 core themes of marine pollution, biodiversity loss and supporting sustainable seafood.

The OCPP Marine Pollution strand will build on work in countries where Cefas and UK marine partnerships are already active, as well as forge new relationships in priority regions. The OCPP began by building on the successes of the Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLiP), using established foundations to expand technical training and capacity building in Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) eligible countries and foster collaboration internationally to tackle marine pollution, with a specific focus on marine plastics, including Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG).

Cefas will work alongside international partners in government and society to collaborate on work packages to tackle marine litter, including raising awareness to encourage best practices in litter disposal. This includes collecting data to evaluate the status of particular forms of pollution such as ALDFG, collecting data that could be beneficial to start conversations about solutions. This also includes an outreach programme on ALDFG to raise awareness of the possible impacts of ALDFG.

The method of data collection will be to conduct face to face interviews to enable the completion of a questionnaire on fisheries and ALDFG data.

The method of outreach will be to conduct face to face presentations and/or workshops.

Renewal: Extension option to 31 March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024257-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVOLVED RESEARCH AND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024257-2024
- 14 Jun 2024 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018459-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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