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08 Jun 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

CEFAS, known legally as the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, has completed a contracting process titled "CEFAS26-62 Professional IT Services assistance." This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category (CPV: 72222300) and held a tender period that ended on 29th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited with a total contract value of £630,000, set to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, accommodating a broad geographical scope including the UK and several international regions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those capable of addressing development resource shortfalls against time-dependent contracted projects. The procurement process is suited to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive prospect for organisations looking to expand their market reach or establish a foothold within government contracts, facilitated by the selective procurement method. Interested parties should align their services to enhance their competitive edge for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-62 Professional IT Services assistance

Notice Description

Professional Services to assist development resource shortfall within SRE against time dependant contracted projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3882d590-df91-46d1-8264-d1d0c159d1ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb3b5b-f3a5-4b59-a7f6-75c80f78713a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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