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title: "T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course"
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# T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4720c6ec-6c1a-40ab-a6dd-02fe23aea210

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course" has been conducted by Defra Commercial, a significant buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000), covers a wide geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. Though the tendering stage is complete, the direct procurement was conducted using a single tender action below threshold method. Notable dates include the award on 27th February 2026, with the contract lasting from 1st December 2025 until 1st October 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth in the education and training services sector. The procurement process indicates a conducive environment for SMEs and VCSEs to engage, suggesting that small to medium enterprises and voluntary sector organisations are well-suited to compete in this vertical. The awarded contract to Groundwater Science Ltd demonstrates the potential for businesses with expertise in environmental sciences to secure procurement contracts through targeted bidding with public sector entities like Defra Commercial.

## Notice

T520 Fundamentals of Groundwater Modelling Course

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60946472-3b08-44ba-a8f8-83e63db7b0e2 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,695 |
| 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 COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | GROUNDWATER SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60946472-3b08-44ba-a8f8-83e63db7b0e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60946472-3b08-44ba-a8f8-83e63db7b0e2
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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