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title: "CEFAS26-49 OCPP Maldives - PCA Forum Venue Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067127"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# CEFAS26-49 OCPP Maldives - PCA Forum Venue Hire

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067127

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a public authority under sub-central government classification, has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS26-49 OCPP Maldives – PCA Forum Venue Hire." This procurement process, in the services category focusing on event services, involves venue hire for the OCPP Maldives PCA Forum and supports transition activities in early February. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, Cefas used a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Calder Conferences Ltd has been selected as the supplier, with delivery addresses in both the United Kingdom and Maldives. The award and contract are active, with the contract period running from 2nd February 2026 to 27th February 2026. Key dates include the award date on 23rd March 2026, with a contract value of £18,568.46 (exclusive of VAT). The planning phase has been completed, and the award marks the current contracting stage.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale event service providers, particularly those with experience in international venues. Companies skilled in organising and facilitating forums in diverse locations, such as the Maldives, may find this contract beneficial for business expansion. The direct procurement approach, devoid of competition, suggests that businesses with established reputations or existing relationships with government agencies like Cefas may have an advantage. Suppliers looking to enhance their service offerings internationally could leverage this opportunity, aiding in diversifying their portfolios and expanding into new markets.

## Notice

Venue hire for the OCPP Maldives PCA Forum in early February, supporting transition activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026156-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,568 |

## 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 | CALDER CONFERENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026156-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026156-2026
  23rd 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

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