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title: "Provision of Entomology Education and Training, and an Advisory and Specimen Identification Service"
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# Provision of Entomology Education and Training, and an Advisory and Specimen Identification Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71ced7b4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, C&C, Defence Medical Services (DMS) is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Entomology Education and Training, and an Advisory and Specimen Identification Service." This procurement is classified under environmental training services and is set in Lichfield, United Kingdom. The contract is structured as an open procedure with a tender period ending on 21 April 2016, and the awarded contract will run from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2019, with an option to extend. The overall budget allocated for this project is £117,830.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in environmental training, education services, or entomology. Companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate, as the contract requires a combination of educational services and advisory capacities, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in these areas. Engaging in this procurement process enables successful bidders to establish long-term relations with a prominent government entity while enhancing their market visibility in the training and advisory sector.

## Notice

The requirement is for an annual entomology education and training course to a level 5 academic standard; an advisory service in entomology and vector management, and; a specimen identification service to support service personnel. The framework agreement is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend up to a further 21 months. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Environmental training services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c825d0d2-048e-4233-a0ff-e89144271da7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £117,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c825d0d2-048e-4233-a0ff-e89144271da7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c825d0d2-048e-4233-a0ff-e89144271da7
  17th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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