Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-054e5b
- Published by:
- Environment Agency
- Authority ID:
- AA20024
- Publication date:
- 23 June 2025
- Deadline date:
- 20 June 2025
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The Environment Agency (EA) is responsible for taking a strategic overview of the management of all sources of flooding and coastal erosion. EA have regulatory and operational delivery functions, addressed via Asset Management and Incident Management functions respectively. EA reduce the risk of flooding by constructing, operating and maintaining assets, by working with and influencing others, by providing expert technical advice, and by using their enforcement powers to ensure others meet their responsibilities. Their vision is to develop Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) within the EA to be at the forefront of asset management internationally – EA wish to be recognised as an Industry leading asset management organisation. Project & Programme Delivery (PPD) provide project and programme management services to various customers, including those relating to civil engineering/construction projects. PPD is situated in the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. Previously known as Programme and Contract Management (PCM), PPD utilises a mix of internal project managers, other support professionals plus contractors/services from their National Framework suppliers (since 2019 ‘Next Generation Supplier Arrangements’ (NGSA)). The EA have identified a need for a selection of NEC4 training solutions to be made available from January 2026 onwards primarily for permanent EA Project Managers. These training solutions will need to accommodate those who need a refresh of their knowledge or who are new to the EA. The aim of the training is primarily to improve understanding/application of the NEC4 PSC and ECC main and short contracts, as well as the NEC4 TSC main and short contracts. However, they are also considering the wider NEC knowledge base and how development in this area could further enhance their employees’ expertise. To be consistent with their training provisions across the whole of their asset management portfolio, there is an identified need for staff within their Local Operations and Environment and Business directorates, especially Future Framework, Area and Defra Group Commercial teams who have exposure to and involvement with NEC4 contracts to also be able to access the same NEC4 training as PPD Project Managers. The EA wish to have available both e-learning provision and in-house classroom development solutions moving forward, both used as separate items and / or blended learning. They have previously utilised externally-hosted e-learning provisions and off-the-shelf training that has been delivered via in-house classroom workshops with minor adaptations. For traditional face-to-face classroom / group learning solutions, please note that ‘virtual’ classroom solutions via a suitable online platform may be required moving forwards. To supplement the above, they are also seeking a programme of accessible bitesize learning on key topics and themes, delivered via pre-recorded webinars or similar mechanism that would provide a flexible training resource for staff to access as required on an ongoing basis to complement and re-enforce more formal e-learning and face-to-face training.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
The Environment Agency (EA) is responsible for taking a strategic overview of the management of all sources of flooding and coastal erosion. EA have regulatory and operational delivery functions, addressed via Asset Management and Incident Management functions respectively. EA reduce the risk of flooding by constructing, operating and maintaining assets, by working with and influencing others, by providing expert technical advice, and by using their enforcement powers to ensure others meet their responsibilities. Their vision is to develop Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) within the EA to be at the forefront of asset management internationally – EA wish to be recognised as an Industry leading asset management organisation. Project & Programme Delivery (PPD) provide project and programme management services to various customers, including those relating to civil engineering/construction projects. PPD is situated in the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. Previously known as Programme and Contract Management (PCM), PPD utilises a mix of internal project managers, other support professionals plus contractors/services from their National Framework suppliers (since 2019 ‘Next Generation Supplier Arrangements’ (NGSA)). The EA have identified a need for a selection of NEC4 training solutions to be made available from January 2026 onwards primarily for permanent EA Project Managers. These training solutions will need to accommodate those who need a refresh of their knowledge or who are new to the EA. The aim of the training is primarily to improve understanding/application of the NEC4 PSC and ECC main and short contracts, as well as the NEC4 TSC main and short contracts. However, they are also considering the wider NEC knowledge base and how development in this area could further enhance their employees’ expertise. To be consistent with their training provisions across the whole of their asset management portfolio, there is an identified need for staff within their Local Operations and Environment and Business directorates, especially Future Framework, Area and Defra Group Commercial teams who have exposure to and involvement with NEC4 contracts to also be able to access the same NEC4 training as PPD Project Managers. The EA wish to have available both e-learning provision and in-house classroom development solutions moving forward, both used as separate items and / or blended learning. They have previously utilised externally-hosted e-learning provisions and off-the-shelf training that has been delivered via in-house classroom workshops with minor adaptations. For traditional face-to-face classroom / group learning solutions, please note that ‘virtual’ classroom solutions via a suitable online platform may be required moving forwards. To supplement the above, they are also seeking a programme of accessible bitesize learning on key topics and themes, delivered via pre-recorded webinars or similar mechanism that would provide a flexible training resource for staff to access as required on an ongoing basis to complement and re-enforce more formal e-learning and face-to-face training.
Total value (estimated)
525000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
630000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
26 November 2025, 00:00AM to 25 November 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 25 November 2030
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
26 November 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
25 November 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
25 November 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
So that the Authority can understand capability in the market and any factors that need to be considered in designing the procurement, please complete the request for information, using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/kJLmrqKyy7 Closing date for survey responses: 01/07/2025
Due date
20 June 2025, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 August 2025
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80420000 |
E-learning services |
Adult and other education services |
| 80510000 |
Specialist training services |
Training services |
| 80511000 |
Staff training services |
Specialist training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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