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NEC4 Training

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 12:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jan 2026 at 12:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

05 Jan 2026 at 10:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

25 Nov 2025 at 14:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 07:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Environment Agency, headquartered in London, centred around the provision of NEC4 training solutions. The initiative, falling under the education and training services category, was aimed at enhancing the NEC4 PSC and ECC contract management skills of its project managers. The procurement, executed through an open, competitive flexible procedure, resulted in the contract being awarded to Built Intelligence Ltd, based in Bristol. The contract, valued at £390,000 with a gross amount of £468,000, is set to run from 6th January 2026 to 16th December 2028, with the possibility of optional one-year extensions. This award signifies a transition from the planning stage, which commenced back in 2025, through to the tender stage, and ultimately to the award and contract stages by January 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly in developing and delivering e-learning and classroom-based training solutions. Companies with expertise in creating virtual learning environments and providing continuous professional development resources could find this an advantageous venture, especially considering the optional contract extensions. The emphasis on diverse learning approaches, including webinars and bite-size sessions, indicates the agency's commitment to flexible and accessible training solutions, offering scope for innovative providers to engage with the public sector and enhance their market presence. This endeavour not only supports large-scale providers like Built Intelligence but also presents growth opportunities for SMEs particularly adept in specialist training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEC4 Training

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) has identified a need for a selection of NEC4 training solutions to be made available from January 2026 onwards primarily for permanent EA Project Managers. These training solutions will need to accommodate those who need a refresh of their knowledge or who are new to the EA. The aim of the training is primarily to improve understanding/application of the NEC4 PSC and ECC main and short contracts, as well as the NEC4 TSC main and short contracts. However, the EA is also considering the wider NEC knowledge base and how development in this area could further enhance EA employees' expertise. To be consistent with its training provisions across the whole of their asset management portfolio, there is an identified need for staff within its Local Operations and Environment and Business directorates, especially Future Framework, Area and Defra Group Commercial teams who have exposure to and involvement with NEC4 co

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two 12-month extensions are possible.

Renewal: Extensions will be approved provided that the training cannot be fulfilled via the Cabinet Office's Government Skills and Curriculum Unit and will be subject to demand for courses, and performance and ongoing value for money of the contract.

Planning Information

So that the Authority can understand capability in the market and any factors that need to be considered in designing the procurement, please complete the request for information, using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/kJLmrqKyy7 Closing date for survey responses: 01/07/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003454-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

80420000 - E-learning services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-08-13

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Built Intelligence LTD

Further Information

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