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CSP25292 - Emergency Response, Capabilities and Operations (ERCO) Training and Exercising Contract

DESNZ

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has successfully completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "CSP25292 - Emergency Response, Capabilities and Operations (ERCO) Training and Exercising Contract". The contract is categorised under training services, specifically specialist training services. The procurement, which is valued at £1,500,000, will take place from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 and involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. DESNZ, based in Swindon, is responsible for planning and leading the UK government's response to crises in the energy and civil nuclear sectors. The programme encompasses training for a wide range of audiences across the UK, with its official functions extending to the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training services, particularly those skilled in designing and delivering emergency response programmes. With the contract awarded to JOLTS Consulting Limited, this tender offers a platform for SMEs to showcase their capabilities in structured programme development and delivery, contributing to national resilience and preparedness efforts. Businesses specialising in emergency response, training, and those with experience in government contracts will find themselves well-positioned to take advantage of similar opportunities, fostering business growth and public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25292 - Emergency Response, Capabilities and Operations (ERCO) Training and Exercising Contract

Notice Description

** This is an Award Notice and not a Call for Competition, This Contract has been Awarded Via CCS RM6219 - Learning and Training Services ** DESNZ is the Lead Government Department (LGD) and responsible for planning, preparing, and leading the government's response to crises within two critical national infrastructure sectors (energy and civil nuclear). The Department must ensure that teams maintain a strong understanding of the risks facing their sectors, develop emergency response plans, and continuously build, test, and assure capabilities. In addition, DESNZ also supports cross-government efforts during large-scale incidents such as flooding, severe weather, and pandemics. This work contributes to addressing findings from the COVID-19 Module 1 Report, which highlighted the need for departments to invest more in assurance, emergency preparedness, capability building, and national exercising. DESNZ has a progressive, well-established, and mature emergency response capability and, as a result of working with an external supplier for a number of years, has developed a comprehensive and structured training and exercising programme that continues to ensure the Department's capability to effectively react and respond to crises. The Department are now looking to appoint a supplier to continue this work to design, develop and deliver our comprehensive training and exercising programme to further strengthen DESNZ's emergency response capability. This is in-line the expectations of the Department set out in Chapter 8 of the UK Governments The Amber Book - Managing Crisis in Central Government - GOV.UK. DESNZ runs a well-established training and exercising programme to build and test its emergency response capabilities. The programme covers all audiences at all grades. For example, training sessions might have a mix of those that are brand-new to the Civil Service or emergency management, alongside those who have many years' experience or hold senior roles. The core target audience for the programme of work is those that work in Emergency Response Team (ERT) within National Security and Response and Energy Resilience which includes: 1. Operational roles during emergencies such as Situation Cell (SitCell) and Logistics Cell (LogCell) 2. Sector team subject matter policy experts across critical energy infrastructure, forming Policy Cell(s). 3. Senior Leaders such as Grade 7s, Grade 6s and Senior Civil Servants typically holding leadership roles during crises. 4. Emergency response group volunteers who work across the Department that can provide surge resourcing where required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f09fbf-8123-4a36-97e6-689cfd10f95c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOLTS CONSULTING

Further Information

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