Scope
Description
The Supplier will work closely with Cefas to design and deliver participatory workshops, including:
• Pre-workshop planning and design in consultation with Cefas staff, including hiring suitable venues, organising catering, inviting participants, etc.
• Facilitating the workshops
• Producing concise documentation summarising key discussion points, insights, and recommendations
The first (or only) workshop will aim to understand the needs, priorities, and interests of the fishing industry, with the goal of increasing and improving participation in Cefas science. Discussions will help identify how best to co-develop research and ensure that future collaborations align with industry realities. Special attention will be on the early engagement with the industry in research collaboration, especially in defining research problems and research /project design.
Key discussion topics may include, but are not limited to:
• The level of industry interest in engaging with Cefas science
• Expectations around how scientific collaboration should work in practice
• Drivers and barriers to effective partnership working between scientists and fishers
• The fishing industry's role in shaping the future of fisheries science
The Supplier will deliver two in-person workshops, one in the East of England and one in the South of England, with preferred locations including the Lowestoft and Weymouth areas. Cefas will provide advice and support by sharing contacts for potential participants in these regions; however, the Supplier is responsible for identifying and directly engaging all relevant stakeholders.
Total value (estimated)
- £33,333.33 excluding VAT
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 December 2025 to 23 March 2026
- 3 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
Participation
Conditions of participation
As per bidder pack
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Download the Bidder Pack at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search for CEFAS24-124 under opportunities.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Pricing | Cost | 30.00% |
| Social value | Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-5299-JGTN
Pakefield Road
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
United Kingdom
Email: procure@cefas.gov.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government