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CEFAS25-72 - Contract for the delivery of Travel Safety Training (SAFE & OTSSA)

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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15 Jul 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS25-72 – Contract for the delivery of Travel Safety Training (SAFE & OTSSA)" under the industry category of safety training services. The location for the buying organisation is in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This procurement process was completed with a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The contract period begins on 1st September 2025 and ends on 31st August 2028, with a potential two-year renewal option, and was awarded to North Star Safety Group Limited.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly those targeting travel health and security training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering comprehensive safety programmes for organisations with global operations would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Given the specific requirements and alignment with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) standards, businesses with existing capability to fulfil such stringent standards would benefit from pursuing opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-72 - Contract for the delivery of Travel Safety Training (SAFE & OTSSA)

Notice Description

Delivery of travel-based safety, health and security training suitable for the risks identified for countries that Cefas travels to. The aim of the training is to offer greater skills and knowledge to anyone that travels overseas so that they are better able to work safely, securely and take care of their personal health and wellbeing and consider that of others that may travel with them. The courses may not be a prerequisite certification for staff to travel overseas or to be considered a gateway to enter or work in fragile environments. FCDO or other project funding routes may set the requirement for prerequisite SAFE training for certain projects and locations. Provision of the training in line with that mandated by FCDO provides assurance of appropriate content and that the training will meet the FCDO requirements. OTSSA (Overseas Travel Safety and Security Awareness) training content must be consistent with the requirements of the FCDO preferred SAFE training content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fb5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040118-2025
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
£30,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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

NORTH STAR SAFETY GROUP

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