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title: "Professional development strategy for MPA professionals in the UK OS Territories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e60b"
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# Professional development strategy for MPA professionals in the UK OS Territories

Buyer: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e60b

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Professional development strategy for MPA professionals in the UK OS Territories," focusing on the industry category of marine-based support services. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement process was facilitated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The contract, awarded on 6th November 2025 and set to commence on 7th November 2025, will conclude on 30th April 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, intended for research to inform the implementation of a Learning and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Strategy under the Blue Belt Programme.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine environmental protection and professional development programmes. With a focus on enhancing competencies in the UK Overseas Territories, companies with expertise in marine protected area certifications will find this tender particularly advantageous. The procurement process's direct approach suggests that future similar contracts might benefit businesses capable of swiftly meeting specific requirements without extensive competition. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 28,250, offers a focused entry point for large-scale and experienced organisations like Lawrence Sisitka, the awarded supplier, to contribute to the strategic goals of the government's marine management agenda.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to undertake research to inform implementation of the Learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Strategy for the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). As part of the Blue Belt Programme, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking a specialist partner to: * undertake a systematic assessment of the successful Western Indian Ocean Certification of Marine Protected Area Professionals (WIO-COMPAS ) programme's competence (skills) framework and adapt it for the UKOT context * undertake research on the options for international recognition of an MPA professional certification programme for the UKOTs This will provide the MMO with the evidence to inform implementation of the Blue Belt Programme's Learning and CPD Strategy for the UKOTs, ensuring that they have the capacity to effectively protect and enhance their marine environment into the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075914-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAWRENCE SISITKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98362100 - Marine-base support services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075914-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075914-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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