Tender

CSF Pilot Training Course on BASIS Certificate in Air Quality

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is inviting quotes for the development and delivery of a CSF pilot training course on the BASIS Certificate in Air Quality. This procurement falls under the agricultural services category with additional classification in personnel-training services. The project involves creating training materials and conducting a six-day course for farm advisers, which includes on-farm sessions. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with quotations to be submitted by 16:00 on 30th August 2024. The contract period is from 9th September 2024 to 14th March 2025, and the project will be executed within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents multiple opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in agricultural services and personnel training. Companies offering consultancy and training services, particularly those with experience in environmental management and agriculture, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures transparency and a fair competitive field, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or to establish a foothold in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSF Pilot Training Course on BASIS Certificate in Air Quality

Notice Description

Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) is organising a CSF pilot training course on the BASIS Certificate in Air Quality: The request to quote is to develop the training materials and deliver the training course by end December 2024 to a group of farm advisers, including arranging with BASIS for trainees to take the exam, within 2 weeks of the course. Please provide a quote for a single course for up to 14 people and an additional quote for delivering 2 courses for up to 14 people. The course duration will be 6 days, including an exam revision session, with the option to run as 3+3 days or 2+2+2 days, This will include at least 1 day on-farm visiting a dairy farm and pig or poultry farm to see farm sources of air pollution, with a focus on ammonia, and mitigation measures in practice. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to philippa.j.mansfield@naturalengland.org.uk by 16:00 on 30/08/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to philippa.j.mansfield@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc5f1f-610f-4940-acf1-44560de4cdec
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

77100000 - Agricultural services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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