Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
17 Nobel House
London
SW1P 3JR
luciana.matthews@enviroment-agency.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
IT Training Services Learning and Development
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
We are currently in the process of a fast-paced digital transformation. We expect our supply chain to support us in these changes, and to assist us in addressing any training or development gaps which are identified in the future.
The purpose of the contract is to ensure that employees are:
Competent and proficient with digital tools, both commercial off the shelf and bespoke tools
Able to access engaging learning products to enable them to maximise the use of existing and new technologies efficiently and effectively
focused on continuously adopting new ways of working and they develop their skills on the digital technology they have available to them
The supplier must be able to provide all courses on this list themselves or via an accredited partner.
The supplier must be a Microsoft Gold Partner.
2.1.1 Bespoke/customised courses and wider scope
Microsoft Office training needs may change over time as training providers become more proficient with online learning methods. Technological change is rapid and the EA would expect training providers to advise on new topics and new ways of l
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
IT Training for Environment Agency Staff
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
8 April 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No