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title: "Scientific Training - Evidence Synthesis"
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# Scientific Training - Evidence Synthesis

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23335b32-cabb-4808-b0ab-b69439d65742

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Scientific Training - Evidence Synthesis," which falls under the vocational training services industry. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been finalised on March 5, 2021, and with the contract period running from November 5, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The contract value is £16,580, and services are to be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vocational training and educational services, particularly those that can offer specialised online courses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in evidence synthesis and training delivery for governmental or scientific stakeholders. Securing such contracts can help expand their presence in public sector training and establish long-term collaborations with governmental bodies.

## Notice

This online course for Defra Group Scientists and Engineers provides an introduction to Evidence Synthesis. It will give participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out an Evidence Review Synthesis and improve skills in undertaking an evidence review - from inception and question formulation with clients, to undertaking a systematic search and data extraction, and reporting. The full cost of the course will be paid by Core-Defra, with the respective elements recharged to EA and JNCC. Breakdown, as follows: Core-Defra PS12,435; EA PS2,072.50; JNCC PS2,072.50 Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7e38a-cb9f-46d8-8289-e8b219ad4300 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,580 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7e38a-cb9f-46d8-8289-e8b219ad4300

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7e38a-cb9f-46d8-8289-e8b219ad4300
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13cd0a30-5a09-4bc1-9ce6-5b2922dba119
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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