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CEFAS24-65 contract for HSEQ software

CEFAS

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28 May 2025 at 14:38

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07 Nov 2024 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "CEFAS24-65 contract for HSEQ software". This contract pertains to software-related services, specifically focusing on a cloud-based solution for health and safety, environment/sustainability, and quality functions. The procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, is currently in the award stage, following its past completion. The contract, valued at £223,431, has been awarded to EcoOnline and will cover areas including audit management, action management, and e-learning, among others. The service is required at various locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions such as Europe and Channel Islands, starting from 31st October 2024 through 30th October 2027.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those with expertise in integrated management systems for HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality). The contract's inclusion of comprehensive management modules suggests that businesses with capabilities in providing innovative digital solutions in these areas are particularly well-suited to benefit. Companies classified as SMEs or VCSEs, with a strategic focus on sustainability and risk assessment technologies, will find this an attractive prospect to enhance their portfolio and expand their service offerings globally.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-65 contract for HSEQ software

Notice Description

Cefas requires a cloud-based software solution that supports efficient delivery and reporting of a range of health and safety, environment/sustainability, and quality functions covering the following areas: * Lot 1 - Audit management * Lot 2 - Action management * Lot 3 - Document management * Lot 4 - Competency and training management * Lot 5 - E-learning * Lot 6 - Risk assessment * Lot 7 - COSHH management * Lot 8 - Incident reporting and investigation * Lot 9 - Sustainability/environmental management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42d5a0da-a836-4cfa-8ea5-4e46fb98cd5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcba3506-8d57-488b-a4bd-bce11c06236e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,431 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£635,341 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2027 2-3 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
Rachel Zabari
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ECOONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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