Tender

Hydrometric Training Package

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Tender

10 Dec 2018 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is currently seeking tenders for a "Hydrometric Training Package," under the "Education and training services" category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with proposals due by 17:00 on 4th January 2019. The contract will run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2024, with a total value of £90,000. The training is aimed at enhancing the capacity of staff to deliver high-quality hydrometric data across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London amongst others.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on environmental and vocational training. Companies equipped to design and deliver specialised training programmes would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in hydrometric methodologies and technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, which could foster networking and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Title

Hydrometric 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: Please contact Gareth Lloyd via the email address below to request copies of the tender documentation and confirm your intention to bid: gareth.lloyd@environment-agency.gov.uk Your response should be returned to the following email addresses by 17:00 on 04/01/19: andrew.shaw@environment-agency.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d94698f-748a-418f-90f9-bb246c394a77
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Gareth Lloyd
Contact Email
gareth.lloyd@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447770880889

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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