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title: "Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e38"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
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# Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e38

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## Summary

The Environment Agency, in partnership with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has announced a planned procurement for 'Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training'. This is a part of their ongoing efforts to enhance staff competencies in water resource planning. The project involves the design and delivery of specialised training programmes and is classified under the 'Education and training services' industry. It will take place in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the planning stage with an open procurement method. Interested parties should note significant dates, such as the close of the enquiry period on 27th August 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 22nd September 2025. The contract period is set to begin from 17th October 2025 and it holds potential renewal options.

For businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on bespoke and innovative educational solutions, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth. Given its specific requirements, firms with expertise in water resources, and the ability to deliver tailored training that aligns with legislative requirements and current best practices, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the contract having an estimated value of £133,000. The procurement process, being below threshold open competition, can provide a streamlined opportunity to engage with a major public authority, potentially leading to further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

This training is made up of 3 separate courses, each consisting of 3-5 modules. These 3 separate courses are as follows: - T443 - Water Resources Planning: Demand & Headroom T444 - Water Resources Planning Options T445 - Water Resources Planning - Supply This contract will cover the provision of activities in the following areas: - Design and delivery of bespoke and innovative training to build knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence. - Support new ways of working and new tools as they develop. - Advice and support in relation to training development and delivery. Being up to date with current legislation and trends/practices and consideration around new ways of working. This will ensure that EA staff are: - Competent and fully trained to carry out any Water Resources planning tasks. - Prepared, confident and capable in their roles. This contract is geared towards highly skilled training specialists and does not encourage applications from generalist training providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 year + a further year option

Renewal: Optional extensions at Authority's discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039508-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,000 |
| Lots value | £133,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 09:44 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039508-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039508-2025
  14th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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