Tender

Training Modules for Engagement Training

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a public authority under the central government, has announced a tender for the development of 'Training Modules for Engagement Training'. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically training programme services (CPV 80521000), and is part of an open competition below the procurement threshold. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 12:00 on 2nd December 2025 to Cordelia Spalding at cordelia.spalding@naturalengland.org.uk. The project, valued at £49,000, will commence on 5th December 2025 and conclude by the end of March 2026, with potential renewals for final edits or adaptations. The procurement stage is currently active with the main delivery location being the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training programme development, particularly those capable of crafting modular resources aimed at enhancing stakeholder engagement. Companies with experience in creating training materials for a diverse set of stakeholders would find this bid well-suited to their skills. It offers a chance to collaborate with a central government authority, which could lead to increased visibility and further opportunities within the public sector. The procurement is conducted through open competition, facilitating participation from various qualified service providers ready to demonstrate innovative and effective training solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Modules for Engagement Training

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is to create a resource that can be included in the PSS's guidance and in the Engagement hub, that will guide and equip PSS Managers and teams and other Natural England teams, with a modular training opportunity, that will support engagement with a wide range of stakeholders - and signpost to further resources already created.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: For any final edits, or adaptations to format.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e313
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077588-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Cordelia Spalding
Contact Email
cordelia.spalding@naturalengland.org.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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