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title: "Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066320"
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# Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training.

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066320

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has initiated a completed procurement process titled "Water Resources Planning Learning Zone Training," situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, targeting the industry category of specialist training services. The purpose of this tender is to provide advanced training for Environment Agency staff involved in water resource planning and appraisal, ensuring they are better equipped to handle increased responsibilities. Up to 70 officers per year will be trained, with the training sessions planned to accommodate 20 participants each. The procurement process began with the tender phase and concluded with the award and subsequent signing of the contract on 15 July 2026, with active engagement commencing on 20 July 2026, continuing through to 19 July 2029, with potential extensions until 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in delivering accredited training services in the area of environmental planning and water resources management. The successful contractor, HR Wallingford Ltd, was appointed after a competitive bidding process that highlighted the value and expertise needed in this specialist training domain. Companies that are capable of offering high-quality, professional training programmes with formal accreditation and have experience working with government and environmental agencies would be well-suited to pursue such tenders. Moreover, the open procedure denotes a competitive environment, encouraging participation from diverse organisations with the necessary qualifications and capabilities. This environment can bolster business profiles and expand service portfolios through engagement with high-level public sector projects.

## Notice

The required training is tailored for: * Environment Agency Water Resources Planning Officers (in E&B Operations Catchment Services) * E&B Water Resources and Water Resilience Advisors * Environmental Planning Officers working in area teams across England It is intended for staff who have completed the Introduction to Water Resources Planning course and have at least six months of experience in the field. The course builds on foundational knowledge and prepares participants for more advanced responsibilities in water resource planning and appraisal. It is likely that up to 70 officers per year will require training based on a classroom size of 20 officers per training session. The training is for the delivery and continuous improvement of the EA's water resources planning training provision. The EA also aspires to recognise and best demonstrate individual & organisational capability and seeks to receive training that is endorsed or accredited, where possible, by relevant professional bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066847-2026 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £369,707 |
| Contracts value | £369,707 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | HR WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066847-2026
- 22 Jun 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058476-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066847-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058476-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019954-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender 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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