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Professional development strategy for MPA professionals in the UK OS Territories

MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 13:13.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Lawrence Sisitka

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Contract value
£28.3k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
6 Nov 2025
Including VAT
£33.9k
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE4 7AR, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C31324
Status
complete
Procurement Method
direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PNYJ-3726-PHZP
Name
MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PNYJ-3726-PHZP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PNBD-3289-CDGX
Name
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Role Details
Defra are facilitating the procurement.

Roles

procuringEntity

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

Details

Identifier

Id
PNBD-3289-CDGX
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-167167
Name
Lawrence Sisitka

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKC22
Country
GB
Locality
Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE4 7AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Head office for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO): Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Rd

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98362100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine-base support services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-167167
Name
Lawrence Sisitka

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Professional development strategy for MPA professionals in the UK OS Territories
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
6 Nov 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
No

Value

Amount
28,250
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
33,900

Period

Ends
30 Apr 2026, 23:59
Starts
7 Nov 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
075914-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
21 Nov 2025, 10:19

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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