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CEFAS25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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29 Apr 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, a central government public authority identified by GB-PPON-PPGW-5299-JGTN, has completed the direct procurement process for the tender titled "CEFAS25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities." This procurement, categorised under services and specifically focused on safety training, was conducted below the threshold without competition and covers training on working in or near water and emergency first aid. The contract was awarded to Spartan rescue Ltd (trading as ISAR3), located in Plymouth, and is active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This was a direct award contract due to its below-threshold status, with a legal basis found in the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in safety training services to engage with government bodies and enhance their portfolio in central government contracts under similar procurement approaches. It demonstrates a demand within the public sector for specialised training, indicating potential growth avenues for businesses experienced in delivering safety and emergency preparedness courses. Additionally, organisations with expertise in delivering high-standard training efficiently and comprehensively would be well-suited for such opportunities, positioning them strategically for future direct procurement processes.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities

Notice Description

Training Course on Essentials of working in on or near water and Emergency First Aid Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017494-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,672 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
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

SPARTAN RESCUE LTD (TRADING AS ISAR3

Further Information

Notice Documents

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