Planning

Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing

EA

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Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 13:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA), located at 17 Smith Square, London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the contract titled "Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing, Training Contract 2025". This tender falls under the education and training services category with the CPV code 80000000. The procurement is intended to cover services across a wide range of locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. A key milestone in this process is the engagement end date set for 30th September 2025. The project is in the tender initiation phase and is being managed by EA’s network procurement team, which can be contacted via email at network.procurement@defra.gov.uk or by telephone on 03459335577.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in off-road driving and towing training. Companies specialising in education and training services in these areas would be well-suited to compete. The wide geographic scope of the contract, across multiple regions, could help enterprises expand their market reach and establish a stronger presence both domestically and internationally. With the contract still in the planning phase, there is sufficient time for interested businesses to prepare comprehensive proposals aligned with the requirements stipulated by EA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing

Notice Description

Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing, Training Contract 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43f4abf9-ddfb-4eed-ab93-85ddeb3435e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0661978e-567c-414a-b5c4-b7eec5b1b96d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and 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
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 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
network procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

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