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title: "Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Ghana Supporting the Gazettement of Ghana's first MPA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05430d"
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# Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Ghana Supporting the Gazettement of Ghana's first MPA

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05430d

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by JNCC SUPPORT CO, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, located in Peterborough. It involves the "Ocean Country Partnership Programme: Ghana Supporting the Gazettement of Ghana's first MPA," classified under environmental services. The procurement took place under the direct method, which is noted as below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 30 May 2025 and is active, running from 3 June 2025 to 30 January 2026. The primary objective is to support institutional and stakeholder engagement for the gazettement of Ghana's first Marine Protected Area (MPA), contributing to the global biodiversity '30 by 30' target.

This tender opens growth avenues for businesses involved in environmental services and those with a focus on marine and biodiversity conservation. It is particularly suited to small and medium enterprises like Hen Mpoano, the supplier awarded this contract. Businesses with expertise in institutional engagement or stakeholder collaboration, especially in the context of marine conservation, are well-suited for such opportunities. Additionally, companies with a foothold in both the UK and Ghana, or those looking to expand into these regions, could find this project beneficial in building experience and reputation in international environmental projects.

## Notice

Ghana has a marine and coastal area of 228,000 km2 (up to the Exclusive Economic Zone), which hosts a wealth of biodiversity comprising of a range of habitats and species. However, Ghana's marine resources and environment are threatened by multiple factors including, but not limited to, overexploitation, habitat destruction and pollution, which has resulted in the loss of marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. To support the protection and sustainable management of the marine environment, and the livelihoods that utilise it's resources, Ghana has designated five coastal lagoons as Ramsar sites. In addition, Ghana has made significant progress towards gazettement (designation) of the first Marine Protected Area (MPA), which was committed be gazetted by 2026 in the Ghana Fisheries Management Plans (2022-2026). However, several key procedures need to be completed in order to achieve successful gazettement. Under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme, this contract aims to undertake the required institutional and stakeholder engagement processes to deliver the gazettement of Ghana's first MPA. The outcome of this project will contribute towards Ghana's commitment of achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework's '30 by 30' target through the Convention on Biological Diversity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030017-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,003 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEN MPOANO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030017-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030017-2025
  4th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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