Planning

Provision of e-learning material on Animal Behavior (AoN)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Planning

02 Nov 2025 at 13:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and involves the National Highways, a central government public authority in the UK. The contract is titled "Provision of e-learning material on Animal Behavior (AoN)" and falls under the industry category of specialist training services. It involves the provision of a SCORM 2004 packaged e-learning module to train National Highways Traffic Officers on managing animal behavioural situations encountered on roads. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 2nd November 2025, with responses due by 11th November 2025. This procurement process is notable for its main location in the UK and a future notice date set for 22nd December 2025, indicating an upcoming formal tender stage.

Businesses that specialise in developing e-learning solutions, particularly those familiar with SCORM standards and accessibility requirements, such as WCAG AA, have significant growth opportunities with this tender. Companies adept in creating engaging, short-duration training modules related to safety and animal behaviour would find this opportunity well-suited to their portfolio. The tender value, approximately £40,000, along with the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), makes this an attractive proposition for training service providers looking to expand their reach within UK government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of e-learning material on Animal Behavior (AoN)

Notice Description

National Highways (NH) is looking to secure the provision of a single supplier for Specialist Training for a SCORM 2004 packaged e-learning module on dealing with various animals in dangerous situations on the SRN. The e-learning material will be delivered to all National Highways Traffic Officers and must be accessible to the WCAG AA standard. The e-learning module must cover animal behavior of the different types of animals that the National Highways Traffic Officers are likely to encounter on the SRN, from domestic pets to wildlife and livestock. The learning should be of introductory level, but it should allow Traffic Officers to gain understanding of common animal behavior, the associated risk factors and how to safely manage the situation. The learning material should be no more than 30 minutes in duration and will be available on the National Highways' Learning Experience Platform.

Planning Information

Responses due by 11th November 2025 by submitting responses using Provision of e-learning material on animal behavior – Fill out form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sp9QKa9_i0-3ojL5bsXebDFCTueV5zFCtb8qVBdMJQpUNVZPMjdBSldBSjBHVUNKVlY1VzNDN1hEQS4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d887
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070281-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.tonge2@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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