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Home Office Mandatory Courses 2025 (Red Kite

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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10 Mar 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial has completed the procurement process titled "Home Office Mandatory Courses 2025 (Red Kite)", classified under Scientific prospecting services (CPV code 71351700). The contract is based in London, with delivery addresses extending across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international locations. The procurement method was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The tender period concluded on 1 March 2025, with the award made on 6 March 2025. The contract, valued at £24,945.52 GBP, is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific prospecting services, particularly those operating in the international market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement process was straightforward, enhancing accessibility for eligible firms. Companies in the sector can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and achieve substantial growth by delivering mandatory courses to the Home Office, facilitated by Defra Commercial.

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Notice Title

Home Office Mandatory Courses 2025 (Red Kite

Notice Description

Home Office Mandatory Courses 2025 (Red Kite

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40507b51-12a8-4c52-9dfa-4595c95adb06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70633ad-7a4c-47a8-bea0-9625515e362b
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,945 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

RED KITE VETERINARY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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