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CEFAS26-65 Supporting labour

CEFAS

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Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, CEFAS, based in Lowestoft, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "CEFAS26-65 Supporting labour," relating to the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The contractual agreement was awarded to Alexander Mann Solutions as part of a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework. This procurement is in the award stage, completed with the publication date on 31st March 2026, covering a contract period from 5th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action below threshold with an estimated contract value of £70,000 GBP, reflecting services intended for diverse locations such as the United Kingdom and other international areas.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth in the field of contingent labour supply across various regions. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with capabilities in personnel services, especially those with international reach, are well-suited to collaborate under such frameworks. The direct award method ensures streamlined involvement for businesses experienced with such governmental procurement processes, fostering partnerships that enhance market presence, particularly in workforce solutions tailored to research and innovation initiatives.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-65 Supporting labour

Notice Description

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the supply of contingent labour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c26e160e-3c9f-4176-a2d0-af5a41447fcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd2e33-b19c-4e7f-ba3e-522c8ba7e9fa
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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

ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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