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T520: Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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02 Sep 2026 at 18:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial bought training services for “T520: Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling”. The requirement is a course focused on the fundamentals of groundwater modelling, providing specialist learning rather than construction, consultancy or groundwater infrastructure works. The procurement is associated with Defra Commercial in London, at 17 Smith Square, and delivery covers the United Kingdom as well as Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is relevant to organisations that design or deliver professional training in groundwater science, modelling or related environmental subjects, particularly where courses can be provided to learners across these locations. The published classification is CPV 80532000, management training services, while the main category is services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct single-tender action below the threshold. Bids had to be submitted by 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded on 2 September 2026 to Groundwater Science Ltd for £12,582.63. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Evaluation was conducted through the single-tender route rather than an open competition. The award covers the groundwater-modelling fundamentals training requirement and has one selected supplier. The buyer is Defra Commercial, acting for the relevant departmental requirement.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist groundwater-modelling training within Defra Commercial and shows that the buyer uses a direct, below-threshold route for this scale of service. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in groundwater science and modelling, together with the ability to turn that knowledge into a structured fundamentals course. Relevant strengths include experienced trainers, clear technical teaching materials, and the capacity to deliver training to learners in the United Kingdom and overseas locations. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises indicates that smaller specialist providers and mission-led training organisations may be capable of competing when a comparable requirement returns. The requirement is specifically training-focused, so general environmental services alone would not establish the same fit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T520: Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling

Notice Description

T520: Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9535604d-cb7b-43f0-887f-5d917398c266
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb1fc7ce-c96d-41a5-9aa0-c6fd318a8519
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
£12,582 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

Groundwater Science Ltd

Further Information

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