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title: "Defra Group Baseline Agricultural Training"
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# Defra Group Baseline Agricultural Training

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a6b60a-6c61-470d-a3eb-4bb8738a9703

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the "Defra Group Baseline Agricultural Training" contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of specialist training services (CPV: 80510000). The contract was awarded on 14th January 2025 with the contracting period set to commence on 20th January 2025 and conclude on 19th January 2029. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure (above threshold), with the tender period ending on 18th October 2024. The contract, valued at £650,000, will be implemented across various regions including the United Kingdom and several international locations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and specialist training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The successful bidder, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, will be tasked with delivering robust training services, offering significant potential for business growth and collaboration within the agricultural sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance reputation, expand market presence, and establish long-term relationships with significant public sector entities like Defra.

## Notice

Defra Group Baseline Agricultural Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/778ad9f2-33fc-417a-b98e-b0b47f9929f2 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | GAME AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/778ad9f2-33fc-417a-b98e-b0b47f9929f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/778ad9f2-33fc-417a-b98e-b0b47f9929f2
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9ee443f-4619-4305-a777-644512a40c67
  C27616_Award_Form_Redacted

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