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title: "CEFAS25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508d4"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-04-29"
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# CEFAS25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508d4

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, a central government public authority identified by GB-PPON-PPGW-5299-JGTN, has completed the direct procurement process for the tender titled "CEFAS25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities." This procurement, categorised under services and specifically focused on safety training, was conducted below the threshold without competition and covers training on working in or near water and emergency first aid. The contract was awarded to Spartan rescue Ltd (trading as ISAR3), located in Plymouth, and is active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This was a direct award contract due to its below-threshold status, with a legal basis found in the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in safety training services to engage with government bodies and enhance their portfolio in central government contracts under similar procurement approaches. It demonstrates a demand within the public sector for specialised training, indicating potential growth avenues for businesses experienced in delivering safety and emergency preparedness courses. Additionally, organisations with expertise in delivering high-standard training efficiently and comprehensively would be well-suited for such opportunities, positioning them strategically for future direct procurement processes.

## Notice

Training Course on Essentials of working in on or near water and Emergency First Aid Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017494-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,672 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | SPARTAN RESCUE LTD (TRADING AS ISAR3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 09:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017494-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017494-2025
  29th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.isar3.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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