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CEFAS26-54 Contract for the provision of legal expertise online training

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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26 Mar 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "CEFAS26-54 Contract for the provision of legal expertise online training." This procurement falls under the services category specifically focused on higher education services. The procurement process was conducted directly below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Kaplan Open Learning (Essex) Limited, a large-scale supplier located in London. The contract commenced on 14th January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st December 2026, with a total contract value grossing £15,950.12.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in online educational services, particularly those with expertise in legal training. As CEFAS is a prominent public authority, future partnerships could enhance a company's credibility and facilitate entry into similar government contracts. Enterprises that can offer innovative, high-quality online training solutions are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, allowing for significant growth potential in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-54 Contract for the provision of legal expertise online training

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of ongoing online training to expand the knowledge of legal expertise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06746e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027623-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,291 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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

KAPLAN OPEN LEARNING (ESSEX

Further Information

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