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24 Jul 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS26-94 Mental Health Support Services" as of 24th July 2026. This contract, which falls under the services category, involved the procurement of psychiatric or psychologist services to address the immediate welfare needs of staff at Cefas. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, below threshold and without competition, ensuring the timely provision of these vital services. The contract with the winning supplier, mb 360, based in Norwich, is active from 31st July 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a gross value of £20,520.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the mental health services or therapy sectors, particularly those capable of delivering specialist integrative therapy services to organisational settings. SMEs like mb 360, which can provide expert support for staff facing traumatic and evolving health situations, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially when the procurement method is direct and without competition. Engaging in this type of contract can bolster an organisation's portfolio and foster growth by aligning with public sector needs and demonstrating capability in delivering time-sensitive and specialised services.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-94 Mental Health Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of specialist integrative therapy services to support staff affected by traumatic and evolving health situations involving colleagues. This time-critical intervention is intended to meet an immediate welfare need, fulfil Cefas' duty of care, and help mitigate potential long-term mental health impacts, staff absence, and disruption to service delivery where existing support mechanisms have proven insufficient.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d36a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070363-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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

MB 360

Further Information

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