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CEFAS25-124 Provision of fishing industry workshop design and delivery

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS25-124 Provision of fishing industry workshop design and delivery". The procurement, categorised under specialist training services, was held as an open competition below the threshold. The workshops were envisaged to take place in the East and South of England, specifically around Lowestoft and Weymouth, with the aim to engage the fishing industry in collaborative research with Cefas. The contracting process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 17th December 2025 to Dialogue Matters Limited, and the contract commenced on 18th December 2025, running until 23rd March 2026. The procurement stage is completed, and the project is actively underway.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in event organisation, training services, or consultancy, particularly those with a focus or interest in the fisheries sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises might find this particularly appealing due to its scale and the emphasis on collaboration, while enterprises with expertise in effective stakeholder engagement and participatory design are especially well-suited. The project’s primary focus is to enhance the involvement of industry stakeholders in scientific collaboration, thereby providing businesses a platform to influence future research directions and partnerships in the fisheries science domain.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-124 Provision of fishing industry workshop design and delivery

Notice Description

The Supplier will work closely with Cefas to design and deliver participatory workshops, including: * Pre-workshop planning and design in consultation with Cefas staff, including hiring suitable venues, organising catering, inviting participants, etc. * Facilitating the workshops * Producing concise documentation summarising key discussion points, insights, and recommendations The first (or only) workshop will aim to understand the needs, priorities, and interests of the fishing industry, with the goal of increasing and improving participation in Cefas science. Discussions will help identify how best to co-develop research and ensure that future collaborations align with industry realities. Special attention will be on the early engagement with the industry in research collaboration, especially in defining research problems and research /project design. Key discussion topics may include, but are not limited to: * The level of industry interest in engaging with Cefas science * Expectations around how scientific collaboration should work in practice * Drivers and barriers to effective partnership working between scientists and fishers * The fishing industry's role in shaping the future of fisheries science The Supplier will deliver two in-person workshops, one in the East of England and one in the South of England, with preferred locations including the Lowestoft and Weymouth areas. Cefas will provide advice and support by sharing contacts for potential participants in these regions; however, the Supplier is responsible for identifying and directly engaging all relevant stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084144-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 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

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Further Information

Notice Documents

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