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T374: Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport Modelling: Fundamentals an

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Sep 2026 at 17:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial commissioned specialist management training on groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling, focused on fundamentals. The requirement is a services contract for training delivery rather than construction, environmental remediation or modelling consultancy. The subject matter combines groundwater science, contaminant transport and the practical management of modelling work. Delivery is associated with London and can cover the United Kingdom, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories and other locations worldwide. The buying organisation is Defra Commercial, based at Smith Square in London. This opportunity is most relevant to training providers, specialist environmental consultancies and individual experts with demonstrable ability to teach groundwater modelling concepts to a professional audience across potentially wide geographic locations.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a direct single-tender action below the threshold. The submission deadline was 1 September 2026 at 12:00. Defra Commercial awarded an active contract to Steven Thornton on 2 September 2026 for £62,333.27, with a contract period from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The procurement was evaluated as a services requirement for management training. The award covers one requirement: Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport Modelling: Fundamentals. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The selected supplier is named as an individual rather than a corporate organisation.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined need within Defra for specialist training linking groundwater flow, contaminant transport and modelling fundamentals. A credible future competitor would need strong subject knowledge in groundwater and contaminant transport modelling, together with the ability to explain technical principles clearly through structured professional training. Providers should be able to manage delivery for a public-sector client and support learners across the United Kingdom and potentially international locations. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates that smaller specialist providers and independent experts may be well placed, provided they can evidence relevant teaching capability, technical experience and reliable delivery arrangements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T374: Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport Modelling: Fundamentals an

Notice Description

T374: Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport Modelling: Fundamentals an

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64f83341-1f93-4542-a803-b5afbcf3d20b
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9792abe-8f7b-48bb-afb7-9c49580ca3bd
Current Stage
Award
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

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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
Postcode Area
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

Steven Thornton

Further Information

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