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CEFAS25-103 Contract for the provision of community engagement work in Soloman Islands

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

21 Jan 2026 at 09:31

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

24 Nov 2025 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS25-103 Contract for the provision of community engagement work in Solomon Islands" has undergone a contract amendment by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This project involves community engagement work in the Solomon Islands, focusing on providing training services. Currently, the procurement stage is at the contract amendment phase, with the latest amendment dated 19th January 2026 and published on 21st January 2026. The value of the contract is GBP 73,970.4, with the service delivery period starting on 23rd January 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in training services within international contexts. Businesses with expertise in rapid mobilisation and community-level engagement, especially those with existing ties to the Solomon Islands or familiarity with similar island environments, would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Since the procurement was conducted without competition due to the below-threshold procurement method, it highlights a niche project that can significantly benefit larger consultancy firms with the capability to deliver specialised training services promptly and effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-103 Contract for the provision of community engagement work in Soloman Islands

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide rapid mobilisation of in-country, community-level engagement and training in partnership with the Solomons Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA), delivered in Solomon Islands Pijin language and grounded in existing, trusted relations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e71a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005100-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,642 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

RABBITT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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