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Geoscience Training Programme with Groundwater Science Ltd

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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07 Feb 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Defra Commercial, seeks to implement a Geoscience Training Programme in partnership with Groundwater Science Ltd. This initiative falls under the industry category of Training Programme Services (CPV code: 80521000) and is primarily located in the United Kingdom but also extends to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. This procurement process has reached the award stage as of 7th February 2025, with significant dates including the tender period end on 1st November 2024 and a contract period from 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The direct procurement method used was a single tender action, aimed below the threshold, providing a streamlined and specific engagement with the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in geoscience and related training services. Given that the procurement process favours SMEs and VCSEs, it offers an advantageous position for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to bid for such contracts. Companies with expertise in providing training programmes, particularly those focusing on geoscience, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The partnership with Groundwater Science Ltd., a reputable supplier, further highlights the prospect for businesses to engage in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their market presence and contributing to their overall growth.

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Notice Title

Geoscience Training Programme with Groundwater Science Ltd

Notice Description

Geoscience Training Programme with Groundwater Science Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d571705-edc3-40c6-a369-54b2b82e1868
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89487db0-6940-406c-82c3-22605861c676
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,500 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

GROUNDWATER SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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