Award

T501 Groundwater Hydraulics course.

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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21 Nov 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T501 Groundwater Hydraulics course" has been completed by Defra Commercial, a government agency based in London. This contract falls under the industry category of Management Training Services, with a CPV code of 80532000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The procurement was aimed at addressing needs in various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and globally. Key dates include the tender period ending on the 1st of November 2022 and the contract period spanning from the 1st of December 2022 to the 1st of October 2026. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with an active status granted on the 21st of November 2025. The awarded supplier is Geoff Parkin Hydro Ltd.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses engaged in providing management training services can benefit from participating in such government contracts, which offer long-term engagement and financial stability via a well-defined contract period. Given the wide geographical applicability of the services, companies with capabilities to deliver training in diverse locations, both within the UK and abroad, would find this contract especially beneficial.

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Notice Title

T501 Groundwater Hydraulics course.

Notice Description

T501 Groundwater Hydraulics course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-952f694e-f2fa-4773-96a7-34ba2b8092fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391eee71-8c05-49db-8047-77b71772fc84
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

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 1 Oct 2026 3-4 years
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

GEOFF PARKIN HYDRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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