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CEFAS26-40 Contract for LRQA ISO45001 Auditing and certification services

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS26-40 Contract for LRQA ISO45001 Auditing and Certification Services" within the industry category of internal audit services. The procurement process is classified under public authority - sub-central government and involved direct procurement, below threshold without competition. The contract period started on 17th November 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with the contract being signed on 14th November 2025. The service provider, LRQA Limited, based in Bracknell, United Kingdom, is tasked with delivering the auditing services across Cefas for the financial year 2025-2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specializing in auditing and certification services related to ISO standards, particularly ISO45001, to engage with and grow alongside a government entity like CEFAS. The procurement method suggests that businesses with established expertise and capability to deliver quality services without competition are well-suited to this contract. Large-scale businesses with a focus on internal auditing services and previous experience in dealing with governmental contracts will find this opportunity aligns with their growth initiatives. Since the process falls below threshold limits, seasoned service providers who can offer competitive and value-driven auditing expertise may find themselves strongly positioned in future procurement rounds with similar requirements.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-40 Contract for LRQA ISO45001 Auditing and certification services

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of external ISO 45001 audit and certification services for Financial Year 25-26 across Cefas

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06707a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025833-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,769 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 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
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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

LRQA

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