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title: "Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield"
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# Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6651c746-69ed-4f8c-a46e-4b1a2f0b4be8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a "Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield". This falls under the industry category of "Training programme services". The process comprised a single tender action below the threshold and was awarded on 7th February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. This project aims to deliver geoscience training services at multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various international regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in training and educational services. The selected supplier, The University of Sheffield, highlights the potential for academic institutions and specialised training providers to secure similar government contracts in the future. This contract demonstrates the government's commitment to engaging reputable organisations to enhance educational and training services, thereby fostering a competitive and dynamic market environment.

## Notice

Geoscience Training Programme with University of Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36309c88-b79d-46a6-be4e-6846cb13d590 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,381 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36309c88-b79d-46a6-be4e-6846cb13d590

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36309c88-b79d-46a6-be4e-6846cb13d590
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1f18f44-613e-43ae-9bd5-5e13f0434a33
  Order Form EA Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions Clean (C27644) Sheffield University_Redacted

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