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title: "Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 2"
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# Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 2

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae5e

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has concluded the procurement process for its "Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On/Off Road Trailer Towing" training programme. This contract, structured into three lots, aims to train approximately 2,000 EA staff, equipping them to handle specialist vehicles and trailers as per departmental policies and legislative requirements, including the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, The Road Traffic Act 1988, and The Highway Code. Located in London, United Kingdom, the agency has utilised an open procedure method to ensure transparency and competitiveness. The awards for Lots 1 and 2 have been made to Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited, a large-scale supplier who will provide training under active contracts from 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2029 with potential extensions until 29 January 2031. Lot 3 has been awarded to Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited, also a large-scale supplier. All contracts were signed on 29 January 2026 for substantial amounts in GBP, demonstrating the agency's commitment to enhancing staff capabilities in operational settings.

This tender offers substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in education and training services. By securing contracts with public authorities like the Environment Agency, businesses can gain significant exposure and opportunities to expand their services. Companies equipped with resources for off-road vehicle training and trailer towing instruction are best suited to compete for such procurement opportunities. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations catering to voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VSCE) are encouraged to leverage these opportunities, as the procurement process supports the inclusion of varied business scales to promote diversity and sustainability in service delivery. This tender underscores the key economic benefits achievable through these public sector engagements, aligning business objectives with governmental operational needs.

## Notice

The training is required to meet EA departmental driving policies and legislative requirements including Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSAW), The Road Traffic Act 1988, and The Highway Code. This contract will deliver training for circa 2,000 EA staff that in their operational delivery capacity require additional 4x4 driver and trailer towing training. Either because they are assessed as being high risk or they use specialist vehicles and/or tow trailers in their role. EA employees use our fleet of 4x4 vehicles and trailers to gain access to remote locations and to move equipment, materials, or livestock to locations where they carry out their work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing

The training is required to meet EA departmental driving policies and legislative requirements including Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSAW), The Road Traffic Act 1988, and The Highway Code.

Options: Extension

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing

Competent, safe, and fully trained to a professional standard. * Trained to a consistent standard to support the flexibility we need to move resources around the country (mutual aid) for incident response. * Confident to operate the 4x4 vehicles and tow equipment that is high value.

Options: Extension

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles

The successful Tenderer(s) must work with us to deliver more sustainable services under this contract. These requirements reflect the aspirations of our sustainability policy and the commitment to reach net zero. The successful Tenderer(s) must always support the client in delivering eMission2030.

Options: Extension

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

1. Procurement Specific Questionnaire

v5.0 02-07-2025 Below PS5m per Annum (Clarify PPON Q 0.02)

Options: Extension

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013180-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-08-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £546,544 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PETER SMYTHE TRANSPORT TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 17:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013180-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 17:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013177-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 17:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013163-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003768-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 11:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078821-2025
- 21 Oct 2025 at 10:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067018-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 13:28 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064809-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013180-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013177-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013163-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003768-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078821-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067018-2025
  21st October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064809-2025
  13th October 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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