Planning

Biowaste training - Aerobic and anaerobic treatment

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Planning

02 May 2025 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Environment Agency, focuses on providing training for biowaste treatment, specifically in aerobic and anaerobic methods. The initiative falls under the services category, with the primary industry classification being environmental training services. This process is currently in the planning stage and is expected to proceed to the market by 23 May 2025. Based in London, the training will cater to various locations across England, offering a blend of face-to-face and virtual sessions. Estimated at a value of up to £214,000 over a potential five-year period, the training aims to enhance the skills of the Agency's officers in biowaste regulation and compliance, with up to 60 officers trained annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and technical training services, particularly those with expertise in biowaste management and compliance. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, companies capable of delivering innovative and inclusive training programmes that cater to diverse learning needs will find this contract advantageous. The Environment Agency's requirement for a blended delivery approach and the emphasis on innovation suggest potential growth opportunities for businesses willing to develop new methodologies and leverage virtual platforms for training delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biowaste training - Aerobic and anaerobic treatment

Notice Description

biowaste activities can play a key role in providing energy security for the UK. This is on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA). The EA's ambition is to provide a programme of training which supports EA officers in their biowaste capability journey. We have formal learning interventions in place, Operational Instructions which detail process, on the job coaching and mentoring in respect to assuring compliance within the biowaste sector, and tools which are used to provide a consistent and risk-based approach to regulation.

Planning Information

This training will be carried out for the Environment Agency (EA). If you are interested in tendering for this training please contact Ultan Gaffney on ultan.gaffney@defra.gov.uk and request further information. You will also be issued a market engagement questionnaire for you to complete and return. Learning content: We are looking to invite organisations to tender for these training course opportunities. As a minimum, the courses cover two existing EA interventions covering the theoretical detail on the key aspects of biowaste treatment: · Anaerobic Treatment of Waste (T589) · Aerobic Treatment of Waste (T593) which covers composting and ‘mechanical biological treatment’ (MBT) Update of existing content is expected. Delivery & Innovation: We wish content to be delivered using a blended approach where appropriate. Appeal to all learning styles, be inclusive in delivery and accommodate the needs of those with protected characteristics. This will include face to face training across England and with an option for virtual delivery via MS Teams as identified. There is an expectation that suppliers will be innovate in its delivery to maximise learning opportunity/outcomes. Target Audience: The primary target Audience (training recipients) will be the Environment Agency’s area Regulated Industry site officers and national permitting officers in waste and installations teams but will be available to other sectors where AD is present. It is expected that these officers will directly regulate site activities through inspections, audits and desk-based compliance assessments. Similarly, this training is for permitting officers who will be assessing permit applications for new biowaste sites and changes to existing sites. It is likely that up to 60 officers per year will require training. Estimated contract value: We estimate that the overall contract value could be up to a maximum value of £214k (including VAT) over a 3+1+1 year period. Opportunity: We expect to go out to market Friday 23 May 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ca7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018907-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80531200 - Technical training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£214,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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