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title: "Biosphere Training"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES"
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# Biosphere Training

Buyer: NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ec20f4d-72f3-4f17-8fb2-9ff3b3c35156

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## Summary

The Nuclear Waste Services contracting authority has awarded a contract for the provision of a bespoke biosphere training programme called "Biosphere Training." The contracting process used a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £25,000, with the contract period starting on February 1, 2024, and ending on August 31, 2025. The tender deadline was on November 28, 2023, with training sessions scheduled over an 18-month period.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the personal development training services sector to compete for a contract with Nuclear Waste Services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses based in the North West region of the United Kingdom would find this contract most relevant. Companies offering virtual training services may also find this tender of interest due to the nature of the biosphere training programme involving half-day virtual sessions. Quintessa Limited was the successful supplier awarded the contract for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Bespoke biosphere training programme including 15 half day virtual sessions over 18 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38240a86-444f-4532-9101-4d91a8315de9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,430 |
| 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 | NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUINTESSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38240a86-444f-4532-9101-4d91a8315de9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38240a86-444f-4532-9101-4d91a8315de9
  25th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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