---
title: "CEFAS26-54 Contract for the provision of legal expertise online training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06746e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# CEFAS26-54 Contract for the provision of legal expertise online training

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06746e

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the "CEFAS26-54 Contract for the provision of legal expertise online training." This procurement falls under the services category specifically focused on higher education services. The procurement process was conducted directly below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Kaplan Open Learning (Essex) Limited, a large-scale supplier located in London. The contract commenced on 14th January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st December 2026, with a total contract value grossing £15,950.12.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in online educational services, particularly those with expertise in legal training. As CEFAS is a prominent public authority, future partnerships could enhance a company's credibility and facilitate entry into similar government contracts. Enterprises that can offer innovative, high-quality online training solutions are particularly well-suited for such opportunities, allowing for significant growth potential in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of ongoing online training to expand the knowledge of legal expertise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027623-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,291 |

## 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 | KAPLAN OPEN LEARNING (ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027623-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027623-2026
  26th 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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