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title: "CEFAS26-65 Supporting labour"
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# CEFAS26-65 Supporting labour

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c26e160e-3c9f-4176-a2d0-af5a41447fcf

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## Summary

In this procurement process, CEFAS, based in Lowestoft, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "CEFAS26-65 Supporting labour," relating to the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff. The contractual agreement was awarded to Alexander Mann Solutions as part of a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework. This procurement is in the award stage, completed with the publication date on 31st March 2026, covering a contract period from 5th January 2026 to 30th June 2026. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action below threshold with an estimated contract value of £70,000 GBP, reflecting services intended for diverse locations such as the United Kingdom and other international areas.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth in the field of contingent labour supply across various regions. Although not specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with capabilities in personnel services, especially those with international reach, are well-suited to collaborate under such frameworks. The direct award method ensures streamlined involvement for businesses experienced with such governmental procurement processes, fostering partnerships that enhance market presence, particularly in workforce solutions tailored to research and innovation initiatives.

## Notice

Direct award under the Crown Commercial Services RM6288 Workforce Solutions Framework UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the supply of contingent labour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd2e33-b19c-4e7f-ba3e-522c8ba7e9fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | ALEXANDER MANN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd2e33-b19c-4e7f-ba3e-522c8ba7e9fa
- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513f5315-f608-45bf-9fb0-4c3a2e9d22d1
- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e771cc-03d9-41cb-82b2-0ed7da6ca28e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ebd2e33-b19c-4e7f-ba3e-522c8ba7e9fa
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513f5315-f608-45bf-9fb0-4c3a2e9d22d1
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e771cc-03d9-41cb-82b2-0ed7da6ca28e
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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