Scope
Reference
C30549
Description
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 Lot 1. Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing
Description
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.
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing
Description
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.
Lot Lot 3. Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles
Description
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.
Contract 1. Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On/Off Road Trailer Towing
Lots
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing
Lot Lot 3. Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2029
- Possible extension to 29 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 x 1 year extensions
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Information about tenders
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot Lot 3. Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZH-3661-DWHL
Meriden Hall Main Road
Meriden
CV7 7PT
United Kingdom
Email: bid.team@pertemps.co.uk
Region: UKG32 - Solihull
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On/Off Road Trailer Towing
Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQM-4571-NZNR
Beaufort House Stanton Hill
Sutton -in -Ashfield
NG17 3FW
United Kingdom
Email: bids@petersmythe.co.uk
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On/Off Road Trailer Towing
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government