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title: "CEFAS25-03 Contract for event facilitation services in the UK and overseas"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-02"
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# CEFAS25-03 Contract for event facilitation services in the UK and overseas

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e621

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS25-03 Contract for event facilitation services in the UK and overseas" was carried out by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). This process falls under the services category, specifically event services, with a focus on facilitation and associated event services both in the UK and internationally. The contract reached the award stage, with the procurement method being open and completed successfully on 30th April 2025. The contract, valued at up to £600,000, covers a range of workshop and event facilitation needs and is part of Cefas' broader programme initiatives that include work in overseas territories and other international regions. The contract period runs from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2027, with an option for further extensions. The awarding body emphasised criteria such as quality, social value, and cost in its selection process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event and workshop facilitation services. Companies with capabilities in designing and setting up bespoke web platforms would also find this contract attractive, particularly those that have experience working on international projects or within scientific and environmental spheres. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas and the ability to deliver quality service across various locations would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The open procurement approach provides an inclusive platform for competitive participation, aiding businesses in expanding their reach and reinforcing their presence in the public sector contracting market.

## Notice

Provision of facilitation and associated services for workshops and events, both in the UK and overseas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of services to support, both UK based and internationally, for the facilitation and delivery of a variety of workshops, conferences and events across many of its programmes, as well as internal and cross-organisational workshops aligned with the Cefas Science, Evidence and Advice Strategy (CEAS). Additionally, Cefas may require support with the design and set-up of bespoke web platforms which contribute to our programme delivery or communication commitments.
Cefas' portfolio of programmes includes work with many overseas territories and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) across the globe, and several countries in Africa, South-East Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
See the Cefas website for further detail on where we work and the programmes Cefas is currently involved in.

The Contract is awarded as a Call-Off Contract, up to a maximum value of PS600,000 over the full Contract period.

Renewal: Option of extension for two further periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018734-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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 | AMPLITUDE EVENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018734-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006617-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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