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CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Cefas, involves the contract titled "CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services." Falling under the industry category of software support services, this procurement is classified using the CPV code 72261000. The contract location spreads across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The process is at the award stage as of 20 March 2026, with the tender period having ended on 1 July 2025 and the contract period running from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026. This procurement was conducted using a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, geared towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract value is approximately £61,332.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in software support services for enterprise resource planning systems. Businesses like Unit 4 Business Software Ltd, already awarded the contract, exemplify the suitable profile. With a focus on SMEs and VCSEs, it opens doors for smaller enterprises to establish or expand their presence in software support and services sectors. Companies with expertise in system support, particularly within the global region specified, and those that are flexible and can scale their operations would find this tender beneficial. Partnering with Cefas could bolster a business's credibility and strengthen its portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services

Notice Description

Support services for Cefas enterprise resource planning system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf848849-46b0-4824-9c41-6f760f450bf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d9756b-511c-4f81-904e-1c7e56dba6bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
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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

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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