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title: "T505 Aquafier Characterisation Geoscience Training Programme"
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# T505 Aquafier Characterisation Geoscience Training Programme

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a44e3e60-8c7d-4952-8e4c-02cbef53b183

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T505 Aquafier Characterisation Geoscience Training Programme" has been completed, with Defra Commercial acting as the buying organisation. The contract has been awarded to Leaton Hydrogeology Limited. This project, classified under the CPV code 80532000 (Management training services), involves locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Oversea Territories, and beyond. The procurement method employed was a direct, single tender action below threshold. Key dates include the contract start on 1st March 2025, with completion expected by 31st March 2030. The award was finalised on 21st November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management training services, particularly those capable of delivering geoscience education. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the direct procurement approach. Participation in such contracts can bolster business credentials, expand service offerings, and strengthen relationships within the public sector, fostering long-term growth and new business avenues across multiple regions.

## Notice

T505 Aquafier Characterisation Geoscience Training Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89daa744-8e5c-4e71-825e-b07f1bb754e5 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500 |
| 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 | LEATON HYDROGEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89daa744-8e5c-4e71-825e-b07f1bb754e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89daa744-8e5c-4e71-825e-b07f1bb754e5
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/955901ca-64d6-40cf-9b9f-ac841d5b40b5
  Order Form Core Defra Standard Goods & Services Terms and Conditions Clean P39139 Leaton_Redacted

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