Award

Hydrology Training Programme

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 10:05

TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2026 at 09:05

TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2026 at 08:49

TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2026 at 08:46

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 16:10

Planning

17 Mar 2026 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has completed the procurement process for the Hydrology Training Programme, aimed at maintaining and enhancing technical resilience within the Agency. The contract, valued at £200,000 with the potential for a gross amount of £240,000, will be executed through an open procedure. Held under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, the contract was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited. Located in London, the buyer, Environment Agency, is a public authority under the sub-central government classification. This tender, classified under the services industry with a focus on specialist training, was recorded complete on 3 June 2026 with a standstill period ending on 12 June 2026, and the award period finishing on 30 June 2026.

This opportunity to deliver the Hydrology Training Programme represents a significant contract for businesses operating within specialist training services, particularly those with expertise in hydrology. Firms that boast strong technical know-how, experience in educational content delivery, and the ability to adapt or innovate within niche technical environments would be highly suited for such a tender. With a contract period starting on 1 July 2026 and ending on 1 March 2029 with options for extension, this provides a substantial opportunity for growth and stability, especially appealing for large, established companies with proven capabilities in managing significant government contracts. Opportunities for negotiation and preferred supplier stages indicate flexibility for capable suppliers to align with buyer expectations.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hydrology Training Programme

Notice Description

The Environment Agency requires the delivery of its Hydrology Training Programme to maintain and enhance technical resilience. This programme was established following the Hydrology Review (2008), which identified hydrology as a critical business risk and a scarce skill within the Environment Agency.

Planning Information

We require a contract for delivery of the Environment Agency’s existing Hydrology Training Programme. We currently own training materials for a 7-course programme of hydrology training, which consists of specialist degree-level scientific content. These courses need to be taught by industry-recognised hydrology experts with experience of education. This is a highly specialised niche technical skill. Previous contract was on the old Mapping and Modelling (C13077) The proposed route to market is a Competitive Flexible Procedure to allow the use of a Preferred Supplier Stage where any weaknesses in the supplier’s tender can be addressed and limited negotiation can take place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052223-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
2 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-066c2d-2026-06-03T11:05:56+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-03T11:05:56+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-066c2d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PNWW-1475-NYLN",
            "name": "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PNWW-1475-NYLN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement",
                "email": "procurement@defra.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03459335577"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQBC-8538-JPBV",
            "name": "Jeremy Benn Associates Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQBC-8538-JPBV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Broughton Place Old Lane North Broughton",
                "locality": "Skipton",
                "postalCode": "BD23 3FD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders.uk@jbaconsulting.com",
                "telephone": "01483232441"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PNWW-1475-NYLN",
        "name": "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "We require a contract for delivery of the Environment Agency's existing Hydrology Training Programme. We currently own training materials for a 7-course programme of hydrology training, which consists of specialist degree-level scientific content. These courses need to be taught by industry-recognised hydrology experts with experience of education. This is a highly specialised niche technical skill. Previous contract was on the old Mapping and Modelling (C13077) The proposed route to market is a Competitive Flexible Procedure to allow the use of a Preferred Supplier Stage where any weaknesses in the supplier's tender can be addressed and limited negotiation can take place.",
                "dueDate": "2026-03-18T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "024027-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024027-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-17T12:59:58Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C33606",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Hydrology Training Programme",
        "description": "The Environment Agency requires the delivery of its Hydrology Training Programme to maintain and enhance technical resilience. This programme was established following the Hydrology Review (2008), which identified hydrology as a critical business risk and a scarce skill within the Environment Agency.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "80510000",
                        "description": "Specialist training services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 240000,
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 240000,
                    "amount": 200000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Technical Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Sustainability Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Commercial Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Technical Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Sustainability Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Commercial Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Technical Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Sustainability Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Commercial Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Technical Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 50,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Sustainability Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Commercial Envelope",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "2 x 1 year"
                }
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-03-18T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "submissionMethodDetails": "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.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-28T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-02T10:15:00+01:00"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
            },
            {
                "id": "027489-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027489-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-25T16:10:46Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "030686-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030686-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-02T09:46:54+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "030687-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030687-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-02T09:49:42+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "030698-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030698-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-04-02T10:05:34+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "030686-2026",
                "description": "Date for enquire deadline"
            },
            {
                "id": "030687-2026",
                "description": "Time alteration"
            },
            {
                "id": "030698-2026",
                "description": "Time and date change"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "finalStageBids",
                "value": 3,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Hydrology Training Programme",
            "status": "pending",
            "date": "2026-06-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 240000,
                "amount": 200000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PQBC-8538-JPBV",
                    "name": "Jeremy Benn Associates Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "80510000",
                            "description": "Specialist training services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-06-12T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-03-01T23:59:59Z",
                "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-01T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "2 x 1 year extensions"
            },
            "hasOptions": true,
            "options": {
                "description": "2x 1 year extensions"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "052223-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052223-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-03T11:05:56+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-06-03T00:00:00+01:00",
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-06-15T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}