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Seychelles

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Studies on importance (social, economic, value chains) of charter and sport fishing sector to define MSP impacts

Deadline

June 25, 2021

Closed
Published on June 10, 2021 at 12:00 AMModified on June 12, 2026 at 02:39 PM

Key information

Type
Conseil & Études
Procuring Entity
Ministry of Finance, Trade and the Blue Economy
Location
🇸🇨 Seychelles
Deadline
June 25, 2021 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value
Not disclosed
Language of Notice
English

Description

SEYCHELLES FISHING AUTHORITY

Request for Expression of Interest

Country:SeychellesName of Project Implementation:
Third South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project (SWIOFish3)Project No.P158137
Name of Consulting Assignment:Assessment of the Economic and Social Importance of Seychelles’ Sport and Recreational FisheryTo better understand opportunities and challenges to sustainable pathways for growth, it is important to understand the current and potential economic contributions of existing blue economy subsectors. Sport and recreational fishing is a multi-sectoral activity that plays an important role in both the tourism and fisheries industries. From national census data, it constitutes an important economic activity to the diverse livelihood portfolios of many households. The subsector attracts participation by locals and tourists, bringing in foreign exchange earnings and providing opportunities for employment and business investment. However, quantitative data on the economic contribution of sport and recreational fishing to the country’s economy are lacking.The subsector has the potential to contribute significantly to the blue economy if current pathways for improving sustainability in the main fisheries are met. These pathways include the implementation of fisheries management plans, which will introduce permits and bag limits to the fishery, and the marine spatial planning (MSP) initiative that will introduce enhanced monitoring and controls on fisheries in newly created sustainable-use marine protected areas that extend across most of the fishing grounds utilised by the sport fishery. These initiatives are intended to provide longer-term benefits and opportunities for investment in a sector that is founded on robust environmental, social and governance credentials. As such the Seychelles Fishing Authority is recruiting a consultancy firm to undertake a study on the economic and social importance of the sport and recreational fishery subsector in Seychelles.The objectives of the assignment are to; assess the contribution of the sport and recreational fishery and associated services to Seychelles’ economy and understand the social and business impacts to the fishery that will result from policy and regulatory measures.For this assignment, SFA is seeking a consultancy company with the following profile and specific qualifications:• Company profile demonstrating at least 10 years proven experience in the fields of fisheries development, assessment and management;• Previous company experience with assessing sport and recreational fishery value chains would be highly advantageous;• The Company will comprise key experts holding the following qualifications and experience:• Key expert 1: Master’s degree in fisheries science, or equivalent, with at least 7 years of proven experience in fisheries development, assessment and management;• Key expert 2: Master’s degree in economics with at least 10 years of proven experience in economic planning, natural resource economics or social sciences;• Key expert 3: Master’s degree in statistics or econometrics with at least 10 years proven experience in database development and quantitative data analyses, and• Local expertise recruited to the team would be advantageous.Application ProcessSFA is now inviting consultancy firms to indicate their interest in providing this consultancy service. Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall consist of a cover letter, profile of the company with examples of past related work and curriculum vitae of key experts. The deadline for submission of EOI is Friday 25th June 2021 at 1530hrs and should be clearly marked using the Subject Line ‘‘Assessment of the Economic and Social Importance of Seychelles’ Sport and Recreational Fishery”. Interested applicants may obtain a full TOR and further details from Meggy Tirant ([email protected]) of SWIOFish3. The procurement process will be conducted according to the World Bank guidelines for selection and employment of consultant, Ed 2011 revised July 2014 and the services contracted through the Department of Blue Economy (SWIOFish3 Coordination on behalf of Government). The procurement method is consultant qualification selection (CQS) and shortlisted firms will be requested to prepare technical and financial proposals.EOIs should be delivered by email to:Mr Nichol ElizabethChief Executive OfficerSeychelles Fishing AuthorityP.O. Box 449Fishing PortMahéSeychellesEmail: [email protected] cc: [email protected]; [email protected]

Tender Timeline

  1. Publication

    June 10, 2021

  2. Bid Submission Deadline

    June 25, 2021

  3. Evaluation & Award

    Pending

  4. Contract Signature

    Pending

Procuring Entity

Procuring Entity
Ministry of Finance, Trade and the Blue Economy
Country
Seychelles
Contact person
Jan Robinson
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+248 2616044

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