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title: "Geoscience Training Programme with Groundwater Science Ltd"
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# Geoscience Training Programme with Groundwater Science Ltd

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d571705-edc3-40c6-a369-54b2b82e1868

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Defra Commercial, seeks to implement a Geoscience Training Programme in partnership with Groundwater Science Ltd. This initiative falls under the industry category of Training Programme Services (CPV code: 80521000) and is primarily located in the United Kingdom but also extends to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. This procurement process has reached the award stage as of 7th February 2025, with significant dates including the tender period end on 1st November 2024 and a contract period from 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The direct procurement method used was a single tender action, aimed below the threshold, providing a streamlined and specific engagement with the supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in geoscience and related training services. Given that the procurement process favours SMEs and VCSEs, it offers an advantageous position for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to bid for such contracts. Companies with expertise in providing training programmes, particularly those focusing on geoscience, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The partnership with Groundwater Science Ltd., a reputable supplier, further highlights the prospect for businesses to engage in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their market presence and contributing to their overall growth.

## Notice

Geoscience Training Programme with Groundwater Science Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89487db0-6940-406c-82c3-22605861c676 |
| 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 | 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 | £25,500 |
| 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

- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89487db0-6940-406c-82c3-22605861c676

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89487db0-6940-406c-82c3-22605861c676
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/952e2483-287b-451c-b7a2-1627eb5a43e0
  Order Form EA Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions Clean (C27680 Groundwater Science) (1)_Redacted

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