Tender

Aquifer Characterisation Course

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is seeking to procure technical training services through an open procedure for an "Aquifer Characterisation Course." This procurement is aimed at geoscience staff of the Environment Agency in the UK to enhance their understanding of groundwater and aquifer characterisation. The course forms part of a Continuous Professional Development programme and is structured for delivery in a blended learning format, with engaging graphical materials and post-course study resources. The tender was published on 3rd February 2025 and the deadline for submission is 21st February 2025 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st March 2025 and will run until 31st March 2030.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for organisations specialising in technical training services, particularly those with experience in the geoscience field. The open procedure allows for competitive participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fostering business growth and market expansion. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, engaging training content that simplifies complex groundwater problems and enhances regulatory competence will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The long-term nature of the contract offers a stable revenue stream and a prestigious addition to the organisation's portfolio.

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Notice Title

Aquifer Characterisation Course

Notice Description

This is a compact but intensive course targeted at Environment Agency Geoscience staff who need to grasp the essential methods and concepts in aquifer characterisation within a short time as part of a Continuous Professional Development programme. The main objectives are as follows: * To produce engaging and graphical training material that gives a fundamental understanding of groundwater occurrence in different geological environments and methods for characterising them. * To produce and deliver a training course in a blended learning format. * To provide engaging post-course material that staff can use for self or group study. This could be in the form of workbooks/guided slide packs across real or hypothetical situations. The material will highlight how an understanding of aquifer characterisation is critical to the evaluation of complex groundwater problems. * To train staff in aquifer characterisation to aid their development and competence in risk-assessing regulatory activities and potential incident response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6303d007-0edd-44d5-b326-4dbc2fe1de3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1e19f9-4330-49e0-a519-fc201f24a461
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Michael Kehinde
Contact Email
michael.kehinde@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02030258796

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL7 1HE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Peartree
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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