Published date: 13 March 2020

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 31 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£74,981

Procurement reference

tender_235267/844670

Published date

13 March 2020

Closing date

31 October 2019

Contract start date

1 November 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP) is the key intergovernmental means of negotiating nations' steps for climate mitigation and adaptation. The ocean is becoming increasing part of the agenda since the inclusion of the ocean in the COP. It is important that Defra participates in ocean activities at the UNFCCC. The next COP(25) will be on 2-14 December 2019 and will be another crucial event for intergovernmental negotiations on future greenhouse gas emissions on the lead up to the 5 year review of National Determined Contributions at the COP26 in 2020. Defra will participate in COP25 and draw on the contracotr's expertise in the holding of ocean side events and ensuring high-level participation, collaboration and visibility at this key international policy event.

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Award information

Awarded date

9 March 2020

Contract start date

1 November 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Total value of contract

£74,981.82

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Address

Prospect Place, Plymouth, PL1 3DH.

Reference

Charity Commission reference: 4178503

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Address

Defra
London
SW1P 3JR
England

Email

Network.Procurement@defra.gov.uk