Scope
Reference
C29751
Description
The Environment Agency (EA) has 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, the EA is also considering the wider NEC knowledge base and how development in this area could further enhance EA employees’ expertise. To be consistent with its training provisions across the whole of their asset management portfolio, there is an identified need for staff within its Local Operations and Environment and Business directorates, especially Future Framework, Area and Defra Group Commercial teams who have exposure to and involvement with NEC4 co
Contract 1. NEC 4 Training
Supplier
Contract value
- £390,000 excluding VAT
- £468,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 January 2026
Contract dates
- 6 January 2026 to 16 December 2028
- Possible extension to 16 January 2030
- 4 years, 11 days
Description of possible extension:
Optional extensions of 1+1
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Optional extensions of 1+1
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of management Information (MI) | All MI reports are provided quarterly and to the required quality |
3 months |
| Delivery to specification | The successful Tenderer delivers to the agreed specification, unless asked otherwise through collaboration with the EA and confirmed in writing. |
3 months |
| Locality of courses | Courses to be offered at a suitable location within a specified distance of the target audience / selected delegates. |
3 months |
| Breaking down barriers to opportunity | The successful Tenderer keeps to the timeline on their Social Value commitments chosen from: o Number of people in the workforce employed under the Contract with flexible working arrangements in place.... |
3 months |
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
Built Intelligence LTD
- Companies House: 08323228
Third Floor Mariner House, 62 Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4QD
United Kingdom
Email: info@builtintelligence.com
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NEC 4 Training
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone: 03459335577
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government