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Level 4 - Forest Works Manager - Qualification

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has completed a procurement process titled "Level 4 - Forest Works Manager - Qualification". The procurement was managed by their Corporate Procurement Services based in Cardiff, under Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, awarded on 17th February 2026, is valid from 20th February 2026 to 31st March 2027 and is valued at £49,465 excluding VAT. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically environmental training services, and aims to support the University of Cumbria to deliver the Level 4 qualification for Forestry Work Managers in Wales. The procurement was conducted directly, below the threshold, without competitive tendering.

This tender presents an opportunity for educational institutions and providers involved in environmental training services to grow by collaborating with government agencies to deliver specialised qualifications. Organisations that offer training or professional development in forestry, environmental science, or related fields would find this procurement beneficial. The partnership with the Welsh Government could enhance the institution’s reputation and expand its influence in public-sector education, specifically in Wales. Businesses with expertise in curriculum development, training programme delivery, and those with existing ties to higher education establishments may be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Level 4 - Forest Works Manager - Qualification

Notice Description

Level 4 - Forest Works Manager - Qualification C386/2025/2026 Support Cumbria University to deliver the Forest Works Manager Level 4 qualification, Experienced Forestry Worker Route, in Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066da2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024624-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,465 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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