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14 May 2026 at 09:47

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14 Apr 2026 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, has completed the procurement of an NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC) for education and training services. This direct award contract was granted to Thomas Telford Limited, the sole supplier capable of providing NEC4 TSC accreditation. The procurement process was driven by the urgent need for specific training, funded until the end of March 2026, to enhance risk management within the agency. The service involves delivering training for 90 individuals, adjusted to seven cohorts of 16 delegates each, with the contract set to run from 7th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The gross value of the contract is £174,327.60, while the net amount is £145,273 in GBP.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale training providers in the education and training services category. Although this specific contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to the unique capabilities required, it underscores the demand within government agencies for high-quality, accredited training programmes. Businesses that can offer specialised training services with formal accreditation could find similar opportunities in future tenders, especially those focusing on enhancing organisational capabilities in niche areas. The contract highlights the importance of developing strategic partnerships with government agencies to meet specific training demands effectively.

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Notice Title

NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC)

Notice Description

There is a specific need for a niche NEC4 TSC training here by EA Area colleagues. Due to the short-term availability of funding, by end March 2026, and the recognised benefit of the training to the risk management within the EA business we wish to proceed with some urgency. There is only one supplier in the market that provides NEC4 TSC accreditation and that is why we wish to proceed with this one supplier Thomas Telford Ltd quickly whilst funding is available and to the correct qualified supplier. Original Identified demand is 90 individuals (3 x 30 delegate space training cohorts). Supplier has clarified 18th March that it is 16 delegates per cohort max, so as of 18th March the proposal is now for 7 x 16 delegate cohorts.

Procurement Information

Only one supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068178
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044272-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,273 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£145,273 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS TELFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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