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CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services

CEFAS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CEFAS24-169 Contract for Enterprise Resource Planning System Support Services" was conducted by Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK. This tender, classified under software support services (CPV code 72261000), has reached the Award stage as of 15th July 2026. The process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement was valued at £115,000, with services to be delivered in the UK and other international locations, including the British Oversea Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies offering software support services, particularly those adept in enterprise resource planning systems. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring a diverse range of eligible competitors. The successful supplier, Unit 4 Business Software Ltd, highlights the competitive nature of the field, pointing to opportunities for similar firms to establish or expand their collaboration with a prominent public sector buyer like Cefas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services

Notice Description

Support services for Cefas enterprise resource planning system.

Notice Details

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/45deee7a-9bf8-49eb-97c0-811fcd5101a8
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, 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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

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