Award

Environmental Practitioner

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 10:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial has awarded a contract for "Environmental Practitioner" services to Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category and covers a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the award is active as of 19th March 2025. The contract period for this tender extends from 11th September 2023 to 31st August 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, given the nature of the project and the direct procurement method. Businesses specialising in environmental education and training services are well-suited to compete for opportunities in this tender. The awarded contract signifies Defra Commercial's commitment to expanding its network and expertise in this sector, offering growth potential for companies with relevant experience and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental Practitioner

Notice Description

Environmental Practitioner

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f789a3f-d801-484a-95c9-1a8b1089722b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c66d25-bf81-4605-9fb0-d832a78766fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY (ARU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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