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Cefas25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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30 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Cefas25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities" under the industry category of safety training services. The process used a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, and awarded the contract to Spartan Rescue Ltd., based in Plymouth. The procurement, initiated as a tender, is now in the award and contract stage. The contract, signed on 29th March 2025, commenced on 31st March 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £36,807 including VAT.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly those proficient in trainings related to working on or near water and emergency first aid. Large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes stand to benefit from similar procurement exercises. For businesses within the safety training industry, engaging with sub-central government authorities such as CEFAS could lead to strategic growth, opening doors to future collaborations and contractual engagements in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cefas25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044227-2025
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
Large

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
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
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

SPARTAN RESCUE

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