Scope
Reference
C32873
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.
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 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.
Contract 4. Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 2
Lots
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing
Supplier
Contract value
- £406,284 excluding VAT
- £487,540.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates
- 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2029
- Possible extension to 29 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 year extensions
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
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
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): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 2
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Martine Thompson
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government