Award

CEFAS23-83 Contract for overseas scientific workshop facilitation services

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Sep 2023 at 11:41

Tender

07 Jul 2023 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has recently awarded a contract to Realise (Europe) Ltd for overseas scientific workshop facilitation services. The contract, titled "CEFAS23-83 Contract for overseas scientific workshop facilitation services," falls under the services category with a focus on event services. Cefas requires support for international workshops across Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes. The contract covers facilitation services for upcoming workshops in South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Ghana, with estimated costs of £70-£100k. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 30th August 2023.

This procurement opportunity by Cefas presents a valuable chance for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those experienced in facilitating international workshops. The contract aims to create opportunities for business growth through the delivery of professional facilitation services for various events. The awarded contract to Realise (Europe) Ltd reflects Cefas' focus on quality and cost criteria, with a criteria split of 70% for quality and 30% for cost. Businesses with expertise in event management, virtual facilitation, and workshop organisation are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period spans from 4th September 2023 to 31st March 2025, providing a window for selected suppliers to contribute to and benefit from Cefas' international programmes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

CEFAS23-83 Contract for overseas scientific workshop facilitation services

Notice Description

Cefas requires support for the delivery and facilitation of a variety of international workshops across two Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of effective and professional facilitation services for a variety of workshops, conferences, and events that Cefas will be running in various international locations across the duration of the Contract.

1. Work closely with Cefas colleagues to understand the objectives and principles of the relevant programme of work for which the facilitation is required.
2. Develop and design a workshop/s agenda and any other associated literature such as name badges, workshop/s literature packs, posters, and programmes (required during the design of the workshop). These resources must be made available to virtual participants also.
3. Facilitate the required workshops, to involve, for example, interactive elements, breakout activities, training sessions and keynote speakers. Including providing staff to co-ordinate and host the event both virtually and where required in-person.
4. Option for workshops to be made available via an event platform/website, accessible through a computer and/or mobile, which the Tenderer must host and manage. This platform should be capable of hosting accessible recordings of the events for a minimum of 6 months after the event.
5. Workshops must comply to UK accessibility and local accessibility laws.
6. Ability to provide virtual and in-person options for attendance.
7. Invites will be sent via the relevant Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and/or Cefas and other Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). The successful Tenderer will be required to liaise extensively with these parties to manage attendance by delegates.
8. Support management of stakeholder attendance.
9. Lead and provide technical expertise in digital facilitation and necessary tools for a virtual and blended workshop. There may be a need for the Tenderer to assist in the compering of the workshops, to be agreed with Cefas prior to the events.
10. Be involved in venue selection to ensure appropriate facilities are available.
11. Ensuring conference facilities are set-up for the workshop appropriately, and in a covid-safe manner (if applicable). Manage logistics of this prior and during the workshop and ensure integrated virtual attendance is possible throughout the workshop.
12. Provide a workshop report detailing discussions, key actions, and messages within one month of the workshop event with Cefas experts.

Cefas currently have need of the above services for 3 upcoming workshops in South Africa, Sri Lanka and Ghana. However, there are likely to also be future requirements for these services across several regions under a variety of Cefas International Programmes.

Cefas estimates costs of PS70-PS100k for provision of services for the 3 confirmed workshops.

PLEASE NOTE - beyond these current requirements, Cefas is unable to guarantee that there will be additional work under the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dfbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026190-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Holly Power
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

REALISE (EUROPE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-03dfbc-2023-09-05T12:41:56+01:00",
    "date": "2023-09-05T12:41:56+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03dfbc",
    "description": "To view this opportunity please go to https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>You will need to log in or create a new supplier account. The opportunity can then be found searching 'C19942 CEFAS23-83 ITT for services for overseas scientific workshop facilitation' via the find opportunities function.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CEFAS23-83",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "CEFAS23-83 Contract for overseas scientific workshop facilitation services",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79952000",
            "description": "Event services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Cefas requires support for the delivery and facilitation of a variety of international workshops across two Official Development Assistance (ODA) programmes.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Provision of effective and professional facilitation services for a variety of workshops, conferences, and events that Cefas will be running in various international locations across the duration of the Contract.<br/><br/>1. Work closely with Cefas colleagues to understand the objectives and principles of the relevant programme of work for which the facilitation is required.<br/>2. Develop and design a workshop/s agenda and any other associated literature such as name badges, workshop/s literature packs, posters, and programmes (required during the design of the workshop). These resources must be made available to virtual participants also.<br/>3. Facilitate the required workshops, to involve, for example, interactive elements, breakout activities, training sessions and keynote speakers. Including providing staff to co-ordinate and host the event both virtually and where required in-person.<br/>4. Option for workshops to be made available via an event platform/website, accessible through a computer and/or mobile, which the Tenderer must host and manage. This platform should be capable of hosting accessible recordings of the events for a minimum of 6 months after the event.<br/>5. Workshops must comply to UK accessibility and local accessibility laws.<br/>6. Ability to provide virtual and in-person options for attendance.<br/>7. Invites will be sent via the relevant Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and/or Cefas and other Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). The successful Tenderer will be required to liaise extensively with these parties to manage attendance by delegates.<br/>8. Support management of stakeholder attendance.<br/>9. Lead and provide technical expertise in digital facilitation and necessary tools for a virtual and blended workshop. There may be a need for the Tenderer to assist in the compering of the workshops, to be agreed with Cefas prior to the events.<br/>10. Be involved in venue selection to ensure appropriate facilities are available.<br/>11. Ensuring conference facilities are set-up for the workshop appropriately, and in a covid-safe manner (if applicable). Manage logistics of this prior and during the workshop and ensure integrated virtual attendance is possible throughout the workshop.<br/>12. Provide a workshop report detailing discussions, key actions, and messages within one month of the workshop event with Cefas experts.<br/><br/>Cefas currently have need of the above services for 3 upcoming workshops in South Africa, Sri Lanka and Ghana. However, there are likely to also be future requirements for these services across several regions under a variety of Cefas International Programmes.<br/><br/>Cefas estimates costs of PS70-PS100k for provision of services for the 3 confirmed workshops.<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE - beyond these current requirements, Cefas is unable to guarantee that there will be additional work under the Contract.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "70"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Cost",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "30"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 200000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2023-09-04T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2025-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79952000",
                        "description": "Event services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "written"
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-08-07T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2023-10-03T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-07-07T13:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2023-07-07T13:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-37696",
            "name": "Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Pakefield Road",
                "locality": "Lowestoft",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "NR33 0HT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Holly Power",
                "email": "procure@cefas.gov.uk",
                "url": "https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.cefas.co.uk/",
                "buyerProfile": "https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "MINISTRY",
                        "description": "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "05",
                        "description": "Environmental protection"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-69584",
            "name": "Public Procurement Review Body",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Public Procurement Review Body"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "N/A",
                "locality": "N/A",
                "postalCode": "N/A",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-91849",
            "name": "Realise (Europe) Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Realise (Europe) Ltd",
                "id": "04027058"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Realise Europe Ltd, 30-34 North Street, Hailsham, East Sussex,",
                "locality": "Hailsham",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "BN27 1DW",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1903719166"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.realisegroup.com",
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-37696",
        "name": "Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "026190-2023-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-91849",
                    "name": "Realise (Europe) Ltd"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "026190-2023-1",
            "awardID": "026190-2023-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 200000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2023-08-30T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 2
            }
        ]
    }
}