Tender

Water Quality Statistics Training

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, based in London, is seeking a provider to deliver a "Water Quality Statistics Training" workshop. This procurement, under the industry category of Specialist Training Services, follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage. The workshop will primarily serve Environment Agency staff involved in various environmental planning and regulatory roles via an online platform, ideally leveraging Microsoft Teams. Important dates include an enquiry period ending on 20th May 2026, with the tender submission period closing on 3rd June 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 27th July 2026 and ends on 26th July 2029, with potential for two one-year extensions. The total gross value of this contract is £156,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in virtual training environments, particularly those with experience in water quality and statistical training, to expand their footprint within the public sector. Given the emphasis on participant interaction and practical application, firms adept at delivering engaging and participatory workshops will be well-suited to compete. The contract criteria underscore the importance of technical quality, commercial viability, and social value, appealing to SMEs and VCSEs sensitive to environmental sustainability and innovative educational design. This procurement could pave the way for long-term collaboration with a high-profile public authority.

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Notice Title

Water Quality Statistics Training

Notice Description

The primary Audience (training recipients) will be the Environment Agency's staff in environment planning, permitting, analysis & reporting, data and evidence teams and WQ regulatory teams (but will be available to other officers where knowledge of statistics is required). It is expected that the audience will directly regulate activities through a various of planning assessments, audits and desk-based compliance assessments. Similarly, this training is for officers who will be assessing water quality permit applications for new water quality and changes to existing sites. The EA are seeking a provider to deliver an online workshop, that brings the content to life in a participatory way. The training must include the following: * Delivery via a virtual classroom environment on Microsoft Teams suggested across consecutive days (supplier to include in proposal if alternative delivery length and timing recommended) * A range of subjects, from basic statistical concepts such as the statistical population and probability distributions to how to deal with common data quality issues. * Different types of water quality standards and how compliance is assessed * Presentations on the subject theory. * Practical application to put the theory into use with EA examples through Excel and opportunities to analyse and interpret statistics. Note the emphasis is on interpretation of results rather than the use of the tools such as Excel. * Structured break out rooms to provide opportunities for attendees to participate in smaller groups * Use of knowledge check before during and after the course to help tailor delivery The current online workshop is delivered over two consecutive days; however the EA welcomes supplier proposals for the most appropriate course length.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040841-2026
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 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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