--- title: "Hydrometric Training Package" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-12-10" --- # Hydrometric Training Package Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-acf813df-043f-43f7-bb92-27003c6fbfcf.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is currently seeking tenders for a "Hydrometric Training Package," under the "Education and training services" category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with proposals due by 17:00 on 4th January 2019. The contract will run from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2024, with a total value of £90,000. The training is aimed at enhancing the capacity of staff to deliver high-quality hydrometric data across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London amongst others. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those focused on environmental and vocational training. Companies equipped to design and deliver specialised training programmes would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in hydrometric methodologies and technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, which could foster networking and collaboration within the sector. ## Notice This tender is for the provision of a programme of Hydrometric Training for the Environment Agency. The training will provide knowledge and performance skills to enable reliable and cost-effective provision of high quality hydrometric data relevant to the Environment Agency business needs. Our aim is to develop a more consistent national training package, which will increase cross area operability, by focusing on current techniques and technologies. To enable this to happen a good base knowledge of methods, procedures, practices, and technologies are required. The programme will cover some more specialised aspects of the subject as well as a basic foundation for new entrants. The three main outcomes we require from the successful provider is in producing: - A series of interventions which will enable our staff to reach practitioner level that allows them to carry out basic hydrometric activities e.g. data collection and validation - A series of interventions which support our staff beyond practitioner level to develop their expertise in the H&T service management - A series of interventions which facilitate the understanding and technical knowledge to support the creation and assessment of stage discharge relationships Additional information: Please contact Gareth Lloyd via the email address below to request copies of the tender documentation and confirm your intention to bid: gareth.lloyd@environment-agency.gov.uk Your response should be returned to the following email addresses by 17:00 on 04/01/19: andrew.shaw@environment-agency.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d94698f-748a-418f-90f9-bb246c394a77 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | SHREWSBURY | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY3 8BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Bowbrook | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80590000 - Tutorial services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2018 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d94698f-748a-418f-90f9-bb246c394a77 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d94698f-748a-418f-90f9-bb246c394a77 10th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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