--- title: "Asset Management Operations Training Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-04-01" --- # Asset Management Operations Training Framework Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal has initiated a procurement process for the "Asset Management Operations Training Framework." This opportunity is categorised under the education and training services industry and is located in London, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £4 million. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17th May 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2021, lasting until 31st August 2024. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, especially those offering health and safety courses, machinery operation training, and accredited programmes. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, particularly those with experience in providing accredited training certifications from recognised bodies such as City and Guilds. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and foster new partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice This is to advertise an opportunity where we are looking to source up to 6 suppliers, to deliver training in the following areas: Lot 1: Maintenance activities including a range of training for operational activities such as chainsaws and wood chippers, excavators, dumpers and other earth moving plant; lifting plant, abrasive wheels; vegetation control equipment and the use of other smaller plant such as ride on and remote control mowers; tractors and attachments; winching; pesticide spraying; Streetworks/Chapter 8; cable avoidance equipment, small tools, working at height, and some knowledge/theory courses such as the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) and Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS. For the majority of Lot 1, Lantra accredited training is required but other accreditation bodies may be used where appropriate. Lot 2: Health & Safety online learning including: Manual handling awareness, Working at Height awareness, Slips, trips and falls, COSHH awareness, Weather related risk awareness, Disease Awareness, Skin Care awareness, Display Screen Equipment, Repetitive Strain Injury awareness, Confined space awareness, Legionella and Asbestos. Lot 3: Confined Space (Medium/High risk) practical training including a full suite of confined space training modules in line with 6150 standards for Water UK qualifications. All training MUST be accredited by City and Guilds and valid for three years: Level 2 Award in Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces: Water (6150-01) and Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (Top Man) (Entrant): Water (6150-02) and Working in High Risk Confined Spaces: Water (6150-03); Level 3 Award in Top Man/Persons for High Risk Confined Spaces: Water (6150-14) and Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces: Water (6150-05). Lot 4: MEICA/ Electrical Engineering Safety training including: Electrical Authorisation, Electrical Authorisation for the management of electrical works, Electrical Authorisation for environment management (EM) teams. Lot 5: Mobile Flood Assets (MFA) training consists of training in erecting temporary defences (sandbags, temporary and demountable barriers) and pump operation (including high volume pumps). Lot 6: DCPC and Operator Licence Compliance Training including: Driver CPC, Operating Licence Awareness training (OLAT) and a suite of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Technology-Based Learning modules. Additional information: Please note that Defra Group procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f181948d-cc1c-4056-831e-a48c440cb695 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2021 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f181948d-cc1c-4056-831e-a48c440cb695 - 5 Feb 2021 at 15:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a616dc8d-1772-4af6-8035-cde94ba17795 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f181948d-cc1c-4056-831e-a48c440cb695 1st April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a616dc8d-1772-4af6-8035-cde94ba17795 5th February 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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