Tender

Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training.

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is inviting tenders for the "Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training," aimed at specialist training services within the public sector. This procurement is conducted under an open procedure, allowing a wide range of potential participants. Located in London, the process is currently in the tender stage, with a final submission deadline set for 6th April 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of £300,000 excluding VAT, is expected to run from 2nd June 2026 to 1st June 2029. This presents an opportunity for qualified entities in the services industry to engage with sub-central government procurement.

Businesses specialising in specialist training services, particularly those possessing a strong technical background and capability in social value and sustainability, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this an attractive opportunity given the tailored award criteria favouring commercial, technical, and social value aspects. The Environment Agency is seeking partners who can deliver innovative training solutions, potentially offering up to two one-year extensions beyond the initial contract period for successful bidders. This tender provides an excellent platform for companies aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector and leverage government contracts for strategic growth.

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Notice Title

Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training.

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019954-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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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