Planning

Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, in partnership with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has announced a planned procurement for 'Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training'. This is a part of their ongoing efforts to enhance staff competencies in water resource planning. The project involves the design and delivery of specialised training programmes and is classified under the 'Education and training services' industry. It will take place in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with an open procurement method. Interested parties should note significant dates, such as the close of the enquiry period on 27th August 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 22nd September 2025. The contract period is set to begin from 17th October 2025 and it holds potential renewal options.

For businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on bespoke and innovative educational solutions, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth. Given its specific requirements, firms with expertise in water resources, and the ability to deliver tailored training that aligns with legislative requirements and current best practices, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract having an estimated value of £133,000. The procurement process, being below threshold open competition, can provide a streamlined opportunity to engage with a major public authority, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training

Notice Description

This training is made up of 3 separate courses, each consisting of 3-5 modules. These 3 separate courses are as follows: - T443 - Water Resources Planning: Demand & Headroom T444 - Water Resources Planning Options T445 - Water Resources Planning - Supply This contract will cover the provision of activities in the following areas: - Design and delivery of bespoke and innovative training to build knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence. - Support new ways of working and new tools as they develop. - Advice and support in relation to training development and delivery. Being up to date with current legislation and trends/practices and consideration around new ways of working. This will ensure that EA staff are: - Competent and fully trained to carry out any Water Resources planning tasks. - Prepared, confident and capable in their roles. This contract is geared towards highly skilled training specialists and does not encourage applications from generalist training providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 year + a further year option

Renewal: Optional extensions at Authority's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039508-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Oliver Nixon
Contact Email
oliver.nixon@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

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