--- title: "CSF Pilot Training Course on BASIS Certificate in Air Quality" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7bc2ec3-48f4-45d0-96d7-ceab39a4e1a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7bc2ec3-48f4-45d0-96d7-ceab39a4e1a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7bc2ec3-48f4-45d0-96d7-ceab39a4e1a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7bc2ec3-48f4-45d0-96d7-ceab39a4e1a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-08" --- # CSF Pilot Training Course on BASIS Certificate in Air Quality Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7bc2ec3-48f4-45d0-96d7-ceab39a4e1a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7bc2ec3-48f4-45d0-96d7-ceab39a4e1a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7bc2ec3-48f4-45d0-96d7-ceab39a4e1a0.json) ## Summary Natural England is inviting quotes for the development and delivery of a CSF pilot training course on the BASIS Certificate in Air Quality. This procurement falls under the agricultural services category with additional classification in personnel-training services. The project involves creating training materials and conducting a six-day course for farm advisers, which includes on-farm sessions. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with quotations to be submitted by 16:00 on 30th August 2024. The contract period is from 9th September 2024 to 14th March 2025, and the project will be executed within the United Kingdom. This tender presents multiple opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in agricultural services and personnel training. Companies offering consultancy and training services, particularly those with experience in environmental management and agriculture, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures transparency and a fair competitive field, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts or to establish a foothold in the industry. ## Notice Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) is organising a CSF pilot training course on the BASIS Certificate in Air Quality: The request to quote is to develop the training materials and deliver the training course by end December 2024 to a group of farm advisers, including arranging with BASIS for trainees to take the exam, within 2 weeks of the course. Please provide a quote for a single course for up to 14 people and an additional quote for delivering 2 courses for up to 14 people. The course duration will be 6 days, including an exam revision session, with the option to run as 3+3 days or 2+2+2 days, This will include at least 1 day on-farm visiting a dairy farm and pig or poultry farm to see farm sources of air pollution, with a focus on ammonia, and mitigation measures in practice. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to philippa.j.mansfield@naturalengland.org.uk by 16:00 on 30/08/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to philippa.j.mansfield@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc5f1f-610f-4940-acf1-44560de4cdec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 77100000 - Agricultural services - 79632000 - Personnel-training services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc5f1f-610f-4940-acf1-44560de4cdec - 8 Aug 2024 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc5f1f-610f-4940-acf1-44560de4cdec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc5f1f-610f-4940-acf1-44560de4cdec 8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ff4dd6b-5e23-45af-8866-e27f449b1c98 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1bcb9c5-b62a-4e8d-a02d-8d3877625404 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/420f34af-6952-4d33-90f7-9b1d2dae63da - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c779c7c7-bdad-48f1-86e7-f72a6285d566 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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