---
title: "CEFAS25-103 Contract for the provision of community engagement work in Soloman Islands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e71a"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# CEFAS25-103 Contract for the provision of community engagement work in Soloman Islands

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e71a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS25-103 Contract for the provision of community engagement work in Solomon Islands" has undergone a contract amendment by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This project involves community engagement work in the Solomon Islands, focusing on providing training services. Currently, the procurement stage is at the contract amendment phase, with the latest amendment dated 19th January 2026 and published on 21st January 2026. The value of the contract is GBP 73,970.4, with the service delivery period starting on 23rd January 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in training services within international contexts. Businesses with expertise in rapid mobilisation and community-level engagement, especially those with existing ties to the Solomon Islands or familiarity with similar island environments, would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Since the procurement was conducted without competition due to the below-threshold procurement method, it highlights a niche project that can significantly benefit larger consultancy firms with the capability to deliver specialised training services promptly and effectively.

## Notice

The Supplier will provide rapid mobilisation of in-country, community-level engagement and training in partnership with the Solomons Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA), delivered in Solomon Islands Pijin language and grounded in existing, trusted relations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005100-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,642 |

## 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 | RABBITT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:31 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005100-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076362-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005100-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076362-2025
  24th November 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

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