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BASIS FACTS Certification

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 08:44

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "BASIS FACTS Certification" was conducted by Natural England, a central government public authority based in London. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically specialist training services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 22 January 2026. The tender was open for competition below the threshold, with the procurement method being an open competition. The project involves providing BASIS Facts training to up to 14 Farm Advisers, with the contract period spanning from 22 January 2026 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in training and development within the agricultural sector. SMEs like The Training Association East, which was selected as the supplier, demonstrate that smaller-scale enterprises can successfully compete in this sector. The contract value of £16,688 indicates a viable business opportunity involving specialised training services, which can lead to business growth and development in related advisory and educational services. Companies with expertise in agricultural training, certification programmes, or those aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts could find this tender type highly suitable for participation.

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Notice Title

BASIS FACTS Certification

Notice Description

Catchment Sensitive Farming are looking for BASIS Facts for up to 14 Farm Advisers on a existing Course or run a specific course for Natural England staff for delivery between the 22/1/2026 and 31/03/2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f174
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006882-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,688 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Annmarie Clayton
Contact Email
csf.training@naturalenlgand.org.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TRAINING ASSOCIATION EAST

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