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Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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07 Feb 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a "Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield". This falls under the industry category of "Training programme services". The process comprised a single tender action below the threshold and was awarded on 7th February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. This project aims to deliver geoscience training services at multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various international regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in training and educational services. The selected supplier, The University of Sheffield, highlights the potential for academic institutions and specialised training providers to secure similar government contracts in the future. This contract demonstrates the government's commitment to engaging reputable organisations to enhance educational and training services, thereby fostering a competitive and dynamic market environment.

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Notice Title

Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield

Notice Description

Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36309c88-b79d-46a6-be4e-6846cb13d590
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,381 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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