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Environment Agency - H&T Training Package

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is inviting tenders for the "H&T Training Package" aimed at providing a comprehensive programme of Hydrometric Training for the Environment Agency. The training is designed to improve the knowledge and performance skills necessary for delivering high-quality hydrometric data, vital for the agency's needs. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 4th January 2019. This open procurement process, with a value of £50,000, is classified under education and training services, and the successful contract is expected to commence on 7th January 2019 and run until 1st April 2021, covering various delivery locations across the United Kingdom and abroad.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and educational services related to hydrometric methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as it encourages diverse providers to submit proposals. Given the focus on developing a national training framework, businesses with expertise in current hydrometric techniques and related technologies will find this an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical area of environmental management and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Environment Agency - H&T Training Package

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of a programme of Hydrometric Training for the Environment Agency. The training will provide knowledge and performance skills to enable reliable and cost-effective provision of high quality hydrometric data relevant to the Environment Agency business needs. Our aim is to develop a more consistent national training package, which will increase cross area operability, by focusing on current techniques and technologies. To enable this to happen a good base knowledge of methods, procedures, practices, and technologies are required. The programme will cover some more specialised aspects of the subject as well as a basic foundation for new entrants. The three main outcomes we require from the successful provider is in producing: * A series of interventions which will enable our staff to reach practitioner level that allows them to carry out basic hydrometric activities e.g. data collection and validation * A series of interventions which support our staff beyond practitioner level to develop their expertise in the H&T service management * A series of interventions which facilitate the understanding and technical knowledge to support the creation and assessment of stage discharge relationships. Additional information: Your response should be returned to the following email addresses by 17:00 on 04/01/19. andrew.shaw@environment-agency.gov.uk gareth.lloyd@environment-agency.gov.uk Simon.Worsley@environment-agency.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92f4f40-ec86-4d72-9054-2a172518f21b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/845d4b06-aa27-4764-92cb-fed90914b433
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8BB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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