Tender

CEFAS23-98 RFQ for variety of activities in Africa supporting Cefas' international programmes

CEFAS

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Tender

31 Aug 2023 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement opportunity is Cefas, based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The title of the tender is "CEFAS23-98 RFQ for variety of activities in Africa supporting Cefas' international programmes". The procurement falls under the services industry category and involves activities in countries like Ghana, Zambia, and Uganda. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 19th September 2023 and a contract period running from 9th October 2023 to 8th October 2026.

This tender by Cefas offers opportunities for businesses to provide services such as accommodation, subsistence payments, event venue hire, audio-visual equipment, catering, and travel arrangements in African countries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Businesses that can support logistics, advertising, translation services, and laboratory procurement may also find this tender suitable for their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-98 RFQ for variety of activities in Africa supporting Cefas' international programmes

Notice Description

Cefas and the Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA) lead and deliver a variety of international projects across the African region, supporting countries to tackle marine pollution, support sustainable seafood practices and establish designated, well-managed and enforced MPAs. These programmes include the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) and the One Food Programme. As part of this work, Cefas hold workshops, conferences, and other events of this nature across the African region, to engage with in-country partners and stakeholders. Cefas requires the successful Tenderer to provide regional support for a number of activities related to these events. NOTE: Cefas cannot guarantee the level of work/ value of this Contract as this is dependent on requirements as and when they arise. At present, Cefas require support in the following countries where there are active projects: * Ghana * Zambia * Uganda * Senegal * South Africa * Mozambique The successful Tenderer is required to provide the following: 1 Procurement of suitable accommodation for training, workshop and conference participants (specifications to be provided by the project teams). 2 Provide participants daily subsistence payments using mobile money or similar (not cash). 3 Procurement of suitable venue hire for training, workshops, conferences etc. (specifications to be provided by the project teams). 4 Hire of audio-visual equipment and other event equipment (e.g., chairs, flipcharts etc.) as needed. 5 Procurement of catering for events, considering any dietary requirements. 6 Procurement of in-country travel arrangements for participants to the events, and support logistics of these arrangements as required. 7 Procurement of in-country advertising support for events, as needed. 8 Optional: procurement of translation and interpretation services, as needed. 9 Optional: support with/procurement of regional travel for participants, where required. 10 Optional: procurement of laboratory consumables and equipment from in-country and regional suppliers. 11 Optional: support with transportation logistics and import processes for equipment Cefas are sending into country. 12 Optional: support with visa application processes for event participants. To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found by searching 'CEFAS23-98 RFQ for varied activity in Africa supporting international programmes' via the Find Opportunities function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f467f5c2-ee8e-47a7-b849-6baf58a3de52
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79952000 - Event services

79994000 - Contract administration services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 8 Oct 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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