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title: "CEFAS25-126 Contract for the Management & Delivery of Socio-Cultural Data Collection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f86e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# CEFAS25-126 Contract for the Management & Delivery of Socio-Cultural Data Collection

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f86e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), based in Lowestoft, UK, with a contracting opportunity titled "CEFAS25-126 Contract for the Management & Delivery of Socio-Cultural Data Collection." This falls under the services industry category, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services. The project location is primarily in Lowestoft, within the UKH14 region. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract awarded to UEA Consulting Limited. The key dates include the contract start date of 18th December 2025 and an anticipated end date of 31st March 2026, with renewal options available. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, without competition, complying with legal regulations under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy services, particularly those capable of managing and delivering socio-cultural data collection projects. SMEs like UEA Consulting Limited, which already secured the contract, demonstrate that businesses of similar scale, particularly those based in the UK or familiar with the local regulatory environment, could effectively compete for similar procurements. Engaging in such contracts allows firms to enhance their portfolios and establish significant partnerships with government entities, potentially leading to further work in environmental and fisheries research sectors.

## Notice

Contract for a Supplier to manage and deliver the next phase of socio-cultural data collection started under the mNCEA Programme, using the survey instrument provided by Cefas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084093-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,050 |

## 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 | UEA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 08:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084093-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084093-2025
  18th December 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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