Biowaste training - Aerobic and anaerobic treatment

Procurement reference

P-38039

Procurement description

biowaste activities can play a key role in providing energy security for the UK. This is on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA). The EA’s ambition is to provide a programme of training which supports EA officers in their biowaste capability journey. We have formal learning interventions in place, Operational Instructions which detail process, on the job coaching and mentoring in respect to assuring compliance within the biowaste sector, and tools which are used to provide a consistent and risk-based approach to regulation.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated)

214000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

18 July 2025, 00:00AM to 17 July 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 17 July 2030

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

CPV classifications

• 80540000 - Environmental training services
• 79633000 - Staff development services
• 80531200 - Technical training services
• 80510000 - Specialist training services
• 80511000 - Staff training services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

18 July 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

17 July 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

17 July 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

This training will be carried out for the Environment Agency (EA). If you are interested in tendering for this training please contact Ultan Gaffney on ultan.gaffney@defra.gov.uk and request further information. You will also be issued a market engagement questionnaire for you to complete and return. Learning content: We are looking to invite organisations to tender for these training course opportunities. As a minimum, the courses cover two existing EA interventions covering the theoretical detail on the key aspects of biowaste treatment: · Anaerobic Treatment of Waste (T589) · Aerobic Treatment of Waste (T593) which covers composting and ‘mechanical biological treatment’ (MBT) Update of existing content is expected. Delivery & Innovation: We wish content to be delivered using a blended approach where appropriate. Appeal to all learning styles, be inclusive in delivery and accommodate the needs of those with protected characteristics. This will include face to face training across England and with an option for virtual delivery via MS Teams as identified. There is an expectation that suppliers will be innovate in its delivery to maximise learning opportunity/outcomes. Target Audience: The primary target Audience (training recipients) will be the Environment Agency’s area Regulated Industry site officers and national permitting officers in waste and installations teams but will be available to other sectors where AD is present. It is expected that these officers will directly regulate site activities through inspections, audits and desk-based compliance assessments. Similarly, this training is for permitting officers who will be assessing permit applications for new biowaste sites and changes to existing sites. It is likely that up to 60 officers per year will require training. Estimated contract value: We estimate that the overall contract value could be up to a maximum value of £214k (including VAT) over a 3+1+1 year period. Opportunity: We expect to go out to market Friday 23 May 2025

Due date

16 May 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

23 May 2025