Award

Water Environment Worker (WEW) Trailblazer Apprenticeship Training

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2019 at 10:29

Award Notice
Tender

19 Mar 2019 at 09:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the "Water Environment Worker (WEW) Trailblazer Apprenticeship Training," valued at £9 million. This initiative aims to manage, coordinate, and deliver apprenticeship training for new recruits and some existing employees across various areas within the United Kingdom. This contract was published on 25 July 2019 and falls under the category of education and training services. The contract period commenced on 15 July 2019 and will run until 14 July 2024. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on education and training, particularly those specialising in apprenticeship programmes and vocational training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the eligibility requirements outlined in the tender. Engaging in this contract can lead to substantial growth for businesses able to deliver high-quality training services tailored to the water management industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Environment Worker (WEW) Trailblazer Apprenticeship Training

Notice Description

This is the award notice for the WEW Trailblazer Apprenticeship Training contract. The Environment Agency has chaired and led the creation of the new Water Environment Worker (WEW) Trailblazer Apprenticeship. This contract is for both the management, coordination and the delivery of the Standard to new recruits on our Area Operations Field Teams and to some existing employees who may be eligible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baf3f65b-0bcd-41ba-b63a-49013a024d7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44c8c89a-ea0d-418a-a30b-fd9d9f060841
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2019 - 14 Jul 2024 Over 5 years
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
brooke.engel@environment-agency.gov.uk, network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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