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title: "CEFAS26-62 Professional IT Services assistance"
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# CEFAS26-62 Professional IT Services assistance

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3882d590-df91-46d1-8264-d1d0c159d1ef

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## Summary

CEFAS, known legally as the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, has completed a contracting process titled "CEFAS26-62 Professional IT Services assistance." This procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category (CPV: 72222300) and held a tender period that ended on 29th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited with a total contract value of £630,000, set to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, accommodating a broad geographical scope including the UK and several international regions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those capable of addressing development resource shortfalls against time-dependent contracted projects. The procurement process is suited to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive prospect for organisations looking to expand their market reach or establish a foothold within government contracts, facilitated by the selective procurement method. Interested parties should align their services to enhance their competitive edge for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Professional Services to assist development resource shortfall within SRE against time dependant contracted projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb3b5b-f3a5-4b59-a7f6-75c80f78713a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £630,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb3b5b-f3a5-4b59-a7f6-75c80f78713a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bb3b5b-f3a5-4b59-a7f6-75c80f78713a
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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