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title: "Provision of Entomology Training"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Provision of Entomology Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a148c918-a175-479d-94c6-638a71c42ade

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Entomology Training," falling under the education and training services industry category. This tender, classified as an open procurement process, aims to deliver comprehensive training on specimen collection and identification to military students, requiring one course of five days each year during March. The contract period commences on 1st March 2022 and extends until 28th February 2025, with a total value of £49,800. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, having been awarded on 2nd February 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in delivering training for the military and other governmental agencies. Companies that offer tailored training solutions, especially in entomology and vector management, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process as the contract has been structured to support their participation.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD FOR FOR THE PROVISION OF ENTOMOLOGY TRAINING The Authority has a requirement for Contractor to provide a comprehensive entomology and vector management training, to include: Training on collection of specimen vectors in the field and identify, to Genus level. Entomology Training to Level 5 academic standard to meet the validation requirements of the Academic Partner and the CIEH. One course of 5 days duration per annum is required during Block 4 (Phase 2) of the EHP BSc (Hons) Studies Programme, within the first two weeks in March each year. To train up to 16 military students per year. Provide all special clothing and protective personal apparatus in accordance with current Health and Safety Legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79fd28c-533b-44d9-a42b-2e493bb8b77c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,800 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN HIGHER EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79fd28c-533b-44d9-a42b-2e493bb8b77c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79fd28c-533b-44d9-a42b-2e493bb8b77c
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/10247416017D7135768D
  Contracts Finder

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