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title: "CEFAS21-112 CCUK Alternative Fishing Gear Workshop and Communications"
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# CEFAS21-112 CCUK Alternative Fishing Gear Workshop and Communications

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d85e8957-de66-4b2d-9954-fbedc6413608

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## Summary

The tender titled "CEFAS21-112 CCUK Alternative Fishing Gear Workshop and Communications," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £30,000, pertains to services in the hotel meeting and conference sector, marketing, and design support. It was published on 3 December 2021, with a closing date on 13 December 2021 at 12 PM. The contract is set to commence on 20 December 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022, with delivery locations across any region in the UK, including London or Plymouth depending on the evolving COVID-19 situation.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in event management, marketing services, or design support. As the tender focuses on a high-profile workshop to advance sustainable fishing practices, businesses with experience in stakeholder engagement, sustainable event planning, or innovative fishing technologies will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will be responsible for hosting a hybrid event, balancing in-person and virtual attendance, and addressing environmental concerns in their operations.

## Notice

offers were made. Contract summary Industry Hotel meeting and conference services - 55120000 Marketing services - 79342000 Design support services - 79933000 Show additional CPV codes for this notice Location of contract Any region Value of contract PS30,000 Procurement reference tender_292737/1019576 Published date 3 December 2021 Closing date 13 December 2021 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 20 December 2021 Contract end date 31 March 2022 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open (non-OJEU) What is an open procedure (non-OJEU)? Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? Yes Description Cefas require a Fisheries Events and Communications specialist to support the Clean Catch UK programme in delivering a high-profile, high quality, 3 - 4 day technical workshop in March 2022 to identify innovative, alternative fishing gears to static nets, to support the diversification in the UK fishing industry, to reduce sensitive marine species bycatch. Dependant on the evolving COVID-19 situation, the workshop will be held primarily in-person in the UK, possibly in London or Plymouth with additional attendee's attending virtually. Multiple stakeholders will attend, including fishermen, technologists, scientists, Government policy, Conservationists, and others. The venue location is to be agreed between Cefas and the successful Tenderer. The workshop must also be available via an event platform/website accessible through a computer and or mobile, which the tenderer must host and manage. The successful Tenderer must also ensure that the workshop and conference facilities make best efforts on sustainability and environmental concerns, limiting the use of single-use resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e87ee6b-2ef5-4750-a7b9-a85b2b286cb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | MINDFULLY WIRED COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 16:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e87ee6b-2ef5-4750-a7b9-a85b2b286cb1
- 17 Dec 2021 at 16:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e87ee6b-2ef5-4750-a7b9-a85b2b286cb1
- 17 Dec 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e87ee6b-2ef5-4750-a7b9-a85b2b286cb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e87ee6b-2ef5-4750-a7b9-a85b2b286cb1
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/635acf32-0de2-4944-97ac-353ed2e8e037
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05012871-c4d8-4f13-ab50-bd3264fb64d4
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cefas.co.uk

## Provenance

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