---
title: "CEFAS26-40 Contract for LRQA ISO45001 Auditing and certification services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06707a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# CEFAS26-40 Contract for LRQA ISO45001 Auditing and certification services

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06707a

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS26-40 Contract for LRQA ISO45001 Auditing and Certification Services" within the industry category of internal audit services. The procurement process is classified under public authority - sub-central government and involved direct procurement, below threshold without competition. The contract period started on 17th November 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2026, with the contract being signed on 14th November 2025. The service provider, LRQA Limited, based in Bracknell, United Kingdom, is tasked with delivering the auditing services across Cefas for the financial year 2025-2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specializing in auditing and certification services related to ISO standards, particularly ISO45001, to engage with and grow alongside a government entity like CEFAS. The procurement method suggests that businesses with established expertise and capability to deliver quality services without competition are well-suited to this contract. Large-scale businesses with a focus on internal auditing services and previous experience in dealing with governmental contracts will find this opportunity aligns with their growth initiatives. Since the process falls below threshold limits, seasoned service providers who can offer competitive and value-driven auditing expertise may find themselves strongly positioned in future procurement rounds with similar requirements.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of external ISO 45001 audit and certification services for Financial Year 25-26 across Cefas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025833-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,769 |

## 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 | LRQA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025833-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025833-2026
  20th March 2026 - 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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