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Cefas25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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ContractAmendment

30 Mar 2026 at 09:43

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has undertaken a public procurement process titled "Cefas25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on safety training services. The key location for this procurement is in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the contract amendment stage as of 30th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 27th March 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Initially, the contract was awarded to Spartan Rescue Ltd on 30th July 2025, following a direct procurement method below the threshold, which implies no competition was involved. The total contract value, post-amendment, is £67,169.5 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly those adept in providing essential training for fieldwork activities in or near water. Companies that can offer comprehensive emergency first aid training could find this tender especially beneficial. The procurement process being direct and below threshold suggests that smaller firms or those not seeking open competitive bidding might find this an attractive opportunity to engage with a reputable public authority like Cefas. Additionally, this continued collaboration over the contract amendment period indicates potential for ongoing partnerships and business growth with government bodies.

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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/028933-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£67,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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