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T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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27 Feb 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course" has been conducted by Defra Commercial, a significant buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), covers a wide geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. Though the tendering stage is complete, the direct procurement was conducted using a single tender action below threshold method. Notable dates include the award on 27th February 2026, with the contract lasting from 1st December 2025 until 1st October 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth in the education and training services sector. The procurement process indicates a conducive environment for SMEs and VCSEs to engage, suggesting that small to medium enterprises and voluntary sector organisations are well-suited to compete in this vertical. The awarded contract to Groundwater Science Ltd demonstrates the potential for businesses with expertise in environmental sciences to secure procurement contracts through targeted bidding with public sector entities like Defra Commercial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course

Notice Description

T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4720c6ec-6c1a-40ab-a6dd-02fe23aea210
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60946472-3b08-44ba-a8f8-83e63db7b0e2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£9,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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

GROUNDWATER SCIENCE

Further Information

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