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ISTR Biosafety Practitioner group course

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY

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22 May 2026 at 10:31

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21 May 2026 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has awarded a contract for the "ISTR Biosafety Practitioner group course," focusing on education and training services, specifically in delivering biosafety courses. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, identified as below threshold and without competition, and has reached the award stage. Webster Biosafety is the contracted supplier responsible for providing this course onsite at Weybridge in the United Kingdom. The procurement process's contract period is scheduled to commence on 6 July 2026 and conclude on 6 July 2028. The initiative aims to enhance safety advisories and officer competency concerning biological hazards, meeting compliance requirements and strengthening overall safety management protocols.

This procurement opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering expertise in biosafety and compliance with health and safety regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as organisations within the voluntary and community sector (VCSE), are deemed suitable to participate in such tenders in the future. Such contracts present growth potential by enabling training specialists to secure significant contracts with government agencies, thereby broadening their service offerings and industry reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ISTR Biosafety Practitioner group course

Notice Description

It would be highly beneficial for a number of our Building Officers, Deputy Building Officers, and Departmental Safety Advisers to attend the ISTR Biosafety Practitioner course as part of their role development and ongoing professional growth. For Building Officers in particular, completion of this course is a mandatory requirement. The course provides essential knowledge for anyone who manages, advises on, or works directly with biological hazards. It ensures that individuals are both competent and confident in fulfilling their responsibilities, supports compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and strengthens personal capability as well as the institution's overall approach to risk management and safety. Historically, individual staff members have attended ad hoc courses delivered by UKHSA Porton down, at a cost of PS2,500 + VAT per person. While UKHSA cannot offer closed in house courses, webster biosafety can deliver an equivalent closed course onsite at Weybridge for PS10,000 + VAT for up to 10 participants. This equates to approximately 1k per person and removes the need for travel and subsistence expenses for APHA staff, making it a significantly more cost effective option. We've not had such high demand for course before - but is due to new starters/or staff in new H&S roles. It will be beneficial to arrange short contract for 2 courses over next couple of years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047695-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
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
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

WEBSTER BIOSAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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