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CEFAS26-49 OCPP Maldives - PCA Forum Venue Hire

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a public authority under sub-central government classification, has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS26-49 OCPP Maldives – PCA Forum Venue Hire." This procurement process, in the services category focusing on event services, involves venue hire for the OCPP Maldives PCA Forum and supports transition activities in early February. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, Cefas used a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Calder Conferences Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with delivery addresses in both the United Kingdom and Maldives. The award and contract are active, with the contract period running from 2nd February 2026 to 27th February 2026. Key dates include the award date on 23rd March 2026, with a contract value of £18,568.46 (exclusive of VAT). The planning phase has been completed, and the award marks the current contracting stage.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale event service providers, particularly those with experience in international venues. Companies skilled in organising and facilitating forums in diverse locations, such as the Maldives, may find this contract beneficial for business expansion. The direct procurement approach, devoid of competition, suggests that businesses with established reputations or existing relationships with government agencies like Cefas may have an advantage. Suppliers looking to enhance their service offerings internationally could leverage this opportunity, aiding in diversifying their portfolios and expanding into new markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-49 OCPP Maldives - PCA Forum Venue Hire

Notice Description

Venue hire for the OCPP Maldives PCA Forum in early February, supporting transition activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067127
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026156-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,568 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 30 days
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
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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

CALDER CONFERENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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