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title: "CEFAS25-02 Application for experts to SBE Development Advisory Panel (DAP)"
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# CEFAS25-02 Application for experts to SBE Development Advisory Panel (DAP)

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1db

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has completed the procurement process for appointing experts to the Development Advisory Panel (DAP) under the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Technical Assistance Platform. This tender, classified under technical assistance services with CPV code 71356200, falls within the services category and follows an open procurement approach. Located in the UK, the process was initiated on 14 February 2025, with the application deadline set for 17 March 2025. The contract, worth £250,000, commenced on 30 April 2025 and will conclude on 30 April 2027. The award phase was finalized on 28 May 2025, with the contract status marked as active and the suppliers being the SBE DAP Panel.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social science, development, and marine management to contribute to the socio-economic and environmental resilience of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It is particularly suited for organisations with experience working in marine and coastal settings in developing countries. Given the project's focus on climate resilience and sustainable blue economies, businesses involved in environmental protection, sustainable development, and gender equality and social inclusion may find valuable growth opportunities by participating in this initiative. This tender not only enhances business profiles but also aligns with international development goals promoting sustainable and equitable growth.

## Notice

Cefas are advertising for applications for the Appointment of experts to the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Technical Assistance Platform Development Advisory Panel (DAP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Programme, is part of the UK Blue Planet Fund (BPF), which aims to support development of blue economies and enhance the resilience of Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to the impacts of climate change and economic shocks. The Technical Assistance Platform is one component of the SBE Programme that provides the facility for SIDS to request specialist marine science and management advice to co-develop the knowledge, tools and capacity to develop climate resilient sustainable blue economies.

The primary role of the Development Advisory Panel (DAP) is to provide high quality socio-economic and development advice to ensure that the specialist technical marine assistance provided to the SIDS supports poverty alleviation in a manner that is sensitive to, and ideally empowering of, gender equality and social inclusion. Additional information: The following have been appointed as SBE DAP Panel members:
Carlos Samir Marinez 
Stephen Pratt
Catherine Allinson
GAIL HURLEY
Suliasi Vunibola (Chair)
Cathryn Sian MacCallum
Annie Bertrand
Kafayat Adetoun Fakoya
Tomas Chaigneau

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028092-2025 |
| 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## 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 | SBE DAP PANEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71356200 - Technical assistance services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028092-2025
- 14 Feb 2025 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005135-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ee3cf639-47d5-489f-81cd-d24726b6c714?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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