---
title: "Cefas25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0568f1"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-30"
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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-0568f1

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has undertaken a public procurement process titled "Cefas25-41 Essential training for fieldwork activities" within the services industry category, specifically focusing on safety training services. The key location for this procurement is in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the contract amendment stage as of 30th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 27th March 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Initially, the contract was awarded to Spartan Rescue Ltd on 30th July 2025, following a direct procurement method below the threshold, which implies no competition was involved. The total contract value, post-amendment, is £67,169.5 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly those adept in providing essential training for fieldwork activities in or near water. Companies that can offer comprehensive emergency first aid training could find this tender especially beneficial. The procurement process being direct and below threshold suggests that smaller firms or those not seeking open competitive bidding might find this an attractive opportunity to engage with a reputable public authority like Cefas. Additionally, this continued collaboration over the contract amendment period indicates potential for ongoing partnerships and business growth with government bodies.

## Notice

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/028933-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,169 |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:43 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028933-2026
- 30 Jul 2025 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044227-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028933-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044227-2025
  30th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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