Planning

VR Training Solution

EA

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Planning

27 Oct 2025 at 16:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA), based in London, is in the planning stage of procuring a "VR Training Solution" under the IT services category, with classifications including consulting, software development, staff training, and support. The procurement process was initiated on 27th October 2025, with an early engagement notice published on the same date. A milestone has been set for the engagement end date on 14th November 2025. This tender is aimed at delivering services to various locations including the UK and international regions. The process currently involves a Request for Information (RFI) phase to better inform the upcoming formal invitation to tender.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual reality and IT services, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive training solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically considered suitable for this tender, providing an opportunity for smaller firms to engage in government contracts. Companies with experience in consulting and IT support services would be well-placed to compete, particularly those looking to expand their public sector portfolio by collaborating with the EA on novel and cutting-edge training methodologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VR Training Solution

Notice Description

Please see attached a Request for Information for a VR Training Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33882262-3218-4588-9daf-a8d0307b1197
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43f61ddd-106f-4997-b61b-5344e07849eb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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