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title: "CEFAS25-124 Provision of fishing industry workshop design and delivery"
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# CEFAS25-124 Provision of fishing industry workshop design and delivery

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8c2

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS25-124 Provision of fishing industry workshop design and delivery". The procurement, categorised under specialist training services, was held as an open competition below the threshold. The workshops were envisaged to take place in the East and South of England, specifically around Lowestoft and Weymouth, with the aim to engage the fishing industry in collaborative research with Cefas. The contracting process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 17th December 2025 to Dialogue Matters Limited, and the contract commenced on 18th December 2025, running until 23rd March 2026. The procurement stage is completed, and the project is actively underway.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in event organisation, training services, or consultancy, particularly those with a focus or interest in the fisheries sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises might find this particularly appealing due to its scale and the emphasis on collaboration, while enterprises with expertise in effective stakeholder engagement and participatory design are especially well-suited. The project’s primary focus is to enhance the involvement of industry stakeholders in scientific collaboration, thereby providing businesses a platform to influence future research directions and partnerships in the fisheries science domain.

## Notice

The Supplier will work closely with Cefas to design and deliver participatory workshops, including: * Pre-workshop planning and design in consultation with Cefas staff, including hiring suitable venues, organising catering, inviting participants, etc. * Facilitating the workshops * Producing concise documentation summarising key discussion points, insights, and recommendations The first (or only) workshop will aim to understand the needs, priorities, and interests of the fishing industry, with the goal of increasing and improving participation in Cefas science. Discussions will help identify how best to co-develop research and ensure that future collaborations align with industry realities. Special attention will be on the early engagement with the industry in research collaboration, especially in defining research problems and research /project design. Key discussion topics may include, but are not limited to: * The level of industry interest in engaging with Cefas science * Expectations around how scientific collaboration should work in practice * Drivers and barriers to effective partnership working between scientists and fishers * The fishing industry's role in shaping the future of fisheries science The Supplier will deliver two in-person workshops, one in the East of England and one in the South of England, with preferred locations including the Lowestoft and Weymouth areas. Cefas will provide advice and support by sharing contacts for potential participants in these regions; however, the Supplier is responsible for identifying and directly engaging all relevant stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084144-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,333 |
| Lots value | £33,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,575 |

## 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 | DIALOGUE MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 09:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084144-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 12:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070400-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 11:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070373-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084144-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070400-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070373-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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