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05 Jun 2026 at 09:46

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21 May 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency, a public authority within the central government located in London, has awarded a contract for the delivery of the ISTR Biosafety Practitioner group course. This contract, targeting professionals managing or working directly with biological hazards, falls under the education and training services category. It utilises a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The course will be delivered by Webster's Biosafety Limited, based in Andover, Hampshire. Contractually, the service provision commences on 5th June 2026 and will conclude on 6th July 2028, with a total contract value of £24,000. The key procurement stage is complete with details signed on 5th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in biosafety and compliance training. Companies with the capacity to deliver in-house training, removing the need for travel, have a cost-effective appeal. Large enterprises like Webster's Biosafety Limited, with the ability to offer tailored, onsite courses, will find this type of contract beneficial, particularly given the increased demand stemming from new personnel or new health and safety roles at the buying agency. Enhanced engagement with the public sector and potential scaling opportunities represent desirable advantages for businesses in this field.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053192-2026
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
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
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
2
Supplier Names

WEBSTER BIOSAFETY

WEBSTER`S BIOSAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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