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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-bf848849-46b0-4824-9c41-6f760f450bf1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CEFAS24-169 Contract for Enterprise Resource Planning System Support Services" was conducted by Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK. This tender, classified under software support services (CPV code 72261000), has reached the Award stage as of 15th July 2026. The process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2027. The procurement was valued at £115,000, with services to be delivered in the UK and other international locations, including the British Oversea Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies offering software support services, particularly those adept in enterprise resource planning systems. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), ensuring a diverse range of eligible competitors. The successful supplier, Unit 4 Business Software Ltd, highlights the competitive nature of the field, pointing to opportunities for similar firms to establish or expand their collaboration with a prominent public sector buyer like Cefas.

## 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/45deee7a-9bf8-49eb-97c0-811fcd5101a8 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,308 |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45deee7a-9bf8-49eb-97c0-811fcd5101a8
- 20 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d9756b-511c-4f81-904e-1c7e56dba6bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45deee7a-9bf8-49eb-97c0-811fcd5101a8
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d9756b-511c-4f81-904e-1c7e56dba6bb
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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