Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking to procure technical training services for its Geoscience staff through an open competition process. The tender is titled "T373 Groundwater Chemistry Course" and falls under the industry category of Technical training services. Centrally located in London, the Agency's office at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street will be the base for this course initiative. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, meaning businesses can submit their quotations by 12:00 on 30th June 2025. The overarching aim is to advance continuous professional development by understanding groundwater chemistry's nuances, particularly in the UK's geological contexts.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training service providers, especially SMEs, who specialise in geosciences or environmental sciences. Businesses that can create engaging, graphical training resources and deliver blended learning experiences would be well-suited to participate. This contract not only allows for immediate business growth but also aligns with advancing environmental safety and knowledge, highlighting the importance of emerging chemical and plastic analysis. As the start date of the contract is slated for 22nd July 2025, successful bidders will have the chance to demonstrate their expertise in delivering innovative educational material and facilitating professional development in critical regulatory processes.

Tender

T373 Groundwater Chemistry Course

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th June 2025 11:23:29 AM

Tender Deadline

30th June 2025 11:00:00 AM 7 days remaining
Contract Summary

This is a compact but intensive course targeted at Environment Agency Geoscience staff who need to understand groundwater chemistry within a short time as part of a Continuous Professional Development programme. The main objectives are as follows: • To produce engaging and graphical training material that gives a fundamental understanding of groundwater chemistry in different geological environments and methods for investigating them. • To produce and deliver a training course in a blended learning format. • To provide engaging post-course material that staff can use for self or group study. This could be in the form of workbooks/guided slide packs across real or hypothetical situations. The material will highlight how an understanding of groundwater chemistry is critical to the evaluation of complex groundwater problems. • To train staff in understanding groundwater chemistry to aid their development and competence in risk-assessing regulatory activities and potential incident response. • To introduce staff to current state of knowledge and methods for investigating emerging chemicals and plastics, including associated risks to the environment.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05469f

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

michael.kehinde@environment-agency.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom

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T373 Groundwater Chemistry Course

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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