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Visual Asset Inspector Accreditation for Flood, Coastal and Environmental Assets

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Jul 2026 at 10:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 10:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority located in London, is undertaking a procurement process for the "Visual Asset Inspector Accreditation for Flood, Coastal and Environmental Assets." This tender pertains to the education and training services category and involves assessing whether Asset Inspectors can competently perform visual inspections. The procurement is currently active, with the tendering stage set to conclude on 3rd August 2026. The agency aims to commence the new contract by 22nd October 2026, following the expiration of the current contract. The open procedure method is employed for this tender, ensuring that procurement documents are accessible electronically without charge.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes and accreditations in the field of asset inspections. SMEs and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on technical quality, social value, and cost-effectiveness in the award criteria. The contract’s value is set at £500,000, illustrating a substantial investment in upskilling and certifications that could benefit businesses with expertise in delivering vocational training and those seeking to expand their operations within the public sector. The requirement for accreditation ensures that providers with advanced capabilities and an interest in long-term contracts are well-suited to compete successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visual Asset Inspector Accreditation for Flood, Coastal and Environmental Assets

Notice Description

The current contract with JBA for the T98 & T98a Visual Asset Inspection (New accreditation and Reaccreditation- Area Healthcheck) training ends 21/10/2026. We have used the last of the extensions (4 +1+1) so will need to undertake a procurement exercise and need L&D support to undertake this and ensure there is no gaps in our ability to deliver this training. To achieve this, we hope to have completed the procurement exercise in time to commence the new contract on 22/10/2026.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers for this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b593
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062667-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-10-22

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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