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CEFAS25-126 Contract for the Management & Delivery of Socio-Cultural Data Collection

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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18 Dec 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), based in Lowestoft, UK, with a contracting opportunity titled "CEFAS25-126 Contract for the Management & Delivery of Socio-Cultural Data Collection." This falls under the services industry category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services. The project location is primarily in Lowestoft, within the UKH14 region. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded to UEA Consulting Limited. The key dates include the contract start date of 18th December 2025 and an anticipated end date of 31st March 2026, with renewal options available. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, without competition, complying with legal regulations under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those capable of managing and delivering socio-cultural data collection projects. SMEs like UEA Consulting Limited, which already secured the contract, demonstrate that businesses of similar scale, particularly those based in the UK or familiar with the local regulatory environment, could effectively compete for similar procurements. Engaging in such contracts allows firms to enhance their portfolios and establish significant partnerships with government entities, potentially leading to further work in environmental and fisheries research sectors.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-126 Contract for the Management & Delivery of Socio-Cultural Data Collection

Notice Description

Contract for a Supplier to manage and deliver the next phase of socio-cultural data collection started under the mNCEA Programme, using the survey instrument provided by Cefas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f86e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084093-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 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
Laura Anderson
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

UEA CONSULTING

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