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title: "CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services"
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# CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b41e2bed-5ab7-4802-bade-436701ca9ad2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services" has been completed. The contracting authority, Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, sought support services for its enterprise resource planning system classified under industry category "Software support services". This direct procurement action, valued at £70,000 GBP, was awarded on 31st July 2024, with contract execution from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. The process involved a single tender action (below threshold) and was aimed at supporting areas including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing specialized software support services. The successful bidder, Unit 4 Business Software Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract. Such opportunities allow companies to expand their footprint within these regions and build a robust portfolio in public sector software support, providing both experience and credibility in future public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Support services for Cefas enterprise resource planning system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175f3b7c-1718-4d37-bfac-a2664e6c79c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,632 |
| 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 | UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175f3b7c-1718-4d37-bfac-a2664e6c79c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175f3b7c-1718-4d37-bfac-a2664e6c79c8
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43504686-fbed-42a4-a3d0-50d3c83db0b7
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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