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CEFAS22-58 Contract renewal for global risk management services

CEFAS

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by Cefas, located in Lowestoft, involves the contract renewal for global risk management services, classified under the "Travel services" industry category. This contract aims to sustain a comprehensive framework supporting global travel risk mitigation solutions, executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract spans from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with past awards published as recently as 24th July 2025. Cefas collaborates with International SOS Assistance (UK) Ltd, serving as the supplier. The scope encompasses multiple global locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the UK.

The renewal of this contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in travel risk management and those with capabilities in delivering comprehensive risk mitigation frameworks. Businesses with expertise in developing country-specific information packages and mobile applications would find this tender particularly suited to their services. Cefas's preference for suppliers like SMEs enlarges the spectrum of potential contractors, including those equipped with specialised local knowledge from regions such as the FCDO. This contract showcases opportunities for firms keen to expand their footprint in providing tailored travel safety solutions through established networks and technology-driven innovations.

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Notice Title

CEFAS22-58 Contract renewal for global risk management services

Notice Description

Contract renewal to provide Cefas with continued services for a robust framework of services to support our global travel risk mitigation solutions. As part of our core specification, the Contractor will: 1. Work with our chosen Travel Management Company (TMC) to obtain details of all planned travel and travellers. Use this information to tailor a comprehensive pre-travel, country-specific information pack providing details of relevance to the destination, and any en-route stopovers, including general travel advice, cultural/religious awareness and identification of main hazards and risks, including those of a medical and security nature. Risk mitigation measures will be identified, for example indicating the recommended vaccinations as well as highlighting necessary measures to address security threats, with the aim of managing associated travel risks. We would expect the successful Tenderer to draw from their own central team of experts, using local knowledge via in-country personnel as well as from established providers (e.g. FCDO) to build an information package. 2. Provide a downloadable App that is suitable for iOS. This App will provide access to all of the services offered but will have a simple front page that holds the critical information and contact methods for our travellers, providing unlimited support for pre-travel briefings and advice by phone and regular updates to the App and portal, with country-specific information and risk identification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f1a0ca3-df9f-4f23-98f6-0bdc710bf0b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff05025-8a17-4c98-b3b5-6ccc8c256185
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,178 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INTERNATIONAL SOS ASSISTANCE (UK) LTD (CEFAS

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