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CEFAS25-03 Contract for event facilitation services in the UK and overseas

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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02 May 2025 at 11:17

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS25-03 Contract for event facilitation services in the UK and overseas" was carried out by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). This process falls under the services category, specifically event services, with a focus on facilitation and associated event services both in the UK and internationally. The contract reached the award stage, with the procurement method being open and completed successfully on 30th April 2025. The contract, valued at up to £600,000, covers a range of workshop and event facilitation needs and is part of Cefas' broader programme initiatives that include work in overseas territories and other international regions. The contract period runs from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2027, with an option for further extensions. The awarding body emphasised criteria such as quality, social value, and cost in its selection process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event and workshop facilitation services. Companies with capabilities in designing and setting up bespoke web platforms would also find this contract attractive, particularly those that have experience working on international projects or within scientific and environmental spheres. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas and the ability to deliver quality service across various locations would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The open procurement approach provides an inclusive platform for competitive participation, aiding businesses in expanding their reach and reinforcing their presence in the public sector contracting market.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-03 Contract for event facilitation services in the UK and overseas

Notice Description

Provision of facilitation and associated services for workshops and events, both in the UK and overseas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of services to support, both UK based and internationally, for the facilitation and delivery of a variety of workshops, conferences and events across many of its programmes, as well as internal and cross-organisational workshops aligned with the Cefas Science, Evidence and Advice Strategy (CEAS). Additionally, Cefas may require support with the design and set-up of bespoke web platforms which contribute to our programme delivery or communication commitments.
Cefas' portfolio of programmes includes work with many overseas territories and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) across the globe, and several countries in Africa, South-East Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
See the Cefas website for further detail on where we work and the programmes Cefas is currently involved in.

The Contract is awarded as a Call-Off Contract, up to a maximum value of PS600,000 over the full Contract period.

Renewal: Option of extension for two further periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018734-2025
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2027 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.co.uk, 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

AMPLITUDE EVENT SOLUTIONS

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