Developing a framework for an improved approach to undertaking MPA condition assessments

Tender description

Secure expert input from an individual (or individuals) to work collaboratively with JNCC to develop a framework for undertaking MPA condition assessments. This will entail: a. A review, summary and critique of existing approaches to undertaking MPA condition assessments in the UK based on material provided by JNCC to the successful individual (or individuals). b. A review of the applicability of existing threshold-based approaches undertaken for larger-scale assessments and their application at the MPA scale (notably applied to OSPAR and under the UK Marine Strategy). c. Drawing together the findings from a. and b. to develop a 'strawman' framework for improved approaches to undertaking MPA condition assessments in the UK (in particular in offshore waters (beyond 12 nautical miles) context). d. A set of SMART recommendations for further work. The main deliverable from this contract is expected to be a single technical report that meets the specifications outlined in a-d above. JNCC are receptive to further ideas/modifications proposed to this specification from the individual or individuals in their response to this tender opportunity You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file or by following the link.