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Fundamentals of Modelling in Groundwater Management and Regulatory Decision-Making

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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01 Jul 2025 at 10:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking tenders for the "Fundamentals of Modelling in Groundwater Management and Regulatory Decision-Making" course, classified under technical training services. As part of the central government, the Agency aims to enhance understanding of various groundwater models. The tender falls into the services category and is currently in its Tender stage. Located in the UK, the procurement is open competition, below threshold, with submissions due by 12:00 on 21st July 2025. The contract is expected to begin on 11th August 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2030. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their quotations as per the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) and may direct any clarification inquiries to the designated contact, Michael Kehinde.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical training, particularly those with expertise in groundwater management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, providing a chance to expand in the field of governmental training services. The course is designed to provide foundational knowledge necessary for proper use in regulatory decision-making, thereby placing businesses at the forefront of environmental management and consultancy services. By securing this tender, a business could position itself as a key player in influencing future environmental policies and expanding its portfolio in governmental training programs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fundamentals of Modelling in Groundwater Management and Regulatory Decision-Making

Notice Description

This is a foundational course that aims to provide delegates with a basic understanding of various models, conceptual, analytical and numerical, used in groundwater investigations and management. The limitations and appropriate use of different types of models will be discussed, along with sources of uncertainty and understanding model sensitivity. It is not aimed at teaching delegates to build models. It will be taught in the context of developing appropriate knowledge to enable proper use of groundwater models in supporting regulatory decision-making.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036361-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.kehinde@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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