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Professional development strategy for MPA professionals in the UK OS Territories

MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
28250.0 GBP
Published
21 Nov 2025, 10:19
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
07 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98362100 - Marine-base support services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Lawrence Sisitka
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Professional development strategy for MPA professionals in the UK OS Territories

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