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Published 13 Oct 2025, 14:28 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 2

Official notice

Authority: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Public body)

4 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitableMax 3 lots to bidMax 3 lots per supplier
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: London (UKI63)
Published estimate£2,000,000envelope for 4 lots · £2,400,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 28 Dec 2025awarded 15 Jan 2026
Awarded to PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (01644241), Peter Smythe Transport Training Ltd4 awards
Contract term 3 yrsends 22 Jan 2029 · up to 22 Jan 2031 with extensions · starts 23 Jan 2026

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Aug 2030, 23:59 BST.
  • No preliminary market engagement: UK-0406

CPV: Education and training services

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value (£2,000,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 3 and win at most 3 of them · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1On Road Trailer towingAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£460,000
Contract period: 23 Jan 2026 – 22 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 22 Jan 2031 with extensionsValue: £460,000 exc. VAT · £552,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extension · 2 x 1 year
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #2Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer TowingAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£960,000

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 period: 23 Jan 2026 – 22 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 22 Jan 2031 with extensionsValue: £960,000 exc. VAT · £1,152,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extension · 2 x 1 year
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #3Security of Loads on VehiclesAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£580,000

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 period: 23 Jan 2026 – 22 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 22 Jan 2031 with extensionsValue: £580,000 exc. VAT · £696,000 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extension · 2 x 1 year
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #41. Procurement Specific QuestionnaireRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£0

v5.0 02-07-2025 Below £5m per Annum (Clarify PPON Q 0.02)

Contract period: 23 Jan 2026 – 22 Jan 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 22 Jan 2031 with extensions
Eligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extension · 2 x 1 year
80000000 Education and training services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Price: 100%
Published sub-criteria (1)
  • Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing
Lot distribution rule: N/a
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Aug 2030
First published
13 Oct 2025, 14:28 BST
Last source update
12 Feb 2026, 17:35 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 23 Jan 2026
Authority reference
C32873
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-078821
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
London (UKI63)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae5e Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

30 days end of month

Review and risk notes
Risks

N/A

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Defra Group eSourcing
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Submission deadline
28 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
3 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ↗

Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

Timeline

13 Oct 2025 → 12 Feb 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published369 days ago
    13 Oct 2025, 14:28 BST
  2. Next notice expected358 days ago
    23 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Tender notice published319 days ago
    2 Dec 2025, 11:36 GMT
  4. Clarification questions by318 days ago
    3 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  5. Submission deadline293 days ago
    28 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  6. Assessment summaries sent275 days ago
    15 Jan 2026
  7. Contract starts267 days ago
    23 Jan 2026
  8. Award decision expected by266 days ago
    23 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  9. Standstill ends262 days ago
    27 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  10. Latest notice published247 days ago
    12 Feb 2026, 17:35 GMT

Notice history

12 events · 7 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Oct 2025
  1. Planned procurement notice published
    13 Oct 2025, 14:28 BST
    UK3
  2. Planned procurement notice published
    21 Oct 2025, 11:11 BST
    UK3
  3. Deadline moved to 24 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
    21 Oct 2025, 11:11 BST
    +12 days · was 12 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Tender notice published
    2 Dec 2025, 11:36 GMT
    UK4
  5. Status changed to active
    2 Dec 2025, 11:36 GMT
  6. Deadline moved to 28 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
    2 Dec 2025, 11:36 GMT
    +34 days · was 24 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT
  7. Contract award notice published
    16 Jan 2026, 10:26 GMT
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    16 Jan 2026, 10:26 GMT
  9. Contract signature expected
    29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    12 Feb 2026, 17:04 GMT
    UK7
  11. Contract details notice published
    12 Feb 2026, 17:22 GMT
    UK7
  12. Contract details notice published
    12 Feb 2026, 17:35 GMT
    UK7
Published amendments (1)

Date

Routine re-releases (7)
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 16 Jan 2026
  • 2025-12: 1 release · 2 Dec 2025
  • 2025-10: 2 releases · 13 Oct 2025, 21 Oct 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 4some still in standstill
Awarded value £2,000,0001 award exc. VAT
Bids received 159 from SMEs
Contracts signed 3latest 29 Jan 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · On Road Trailer towing1 award
Peter Smythe Transport Training Ltd——Awarded
Lot 2 · Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing1 award
Peter Smythe Transport Training Ltd——Awarded
Lot 3 · Security of Loads on Vehicles1 award
PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (01644241)——Awarded
Across several lots1 award
PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (01644241), Peter Smythe Transport Training Ltdjoint awardProfessional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On/Off Road Trailer Towing30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 29 Jan 2031Extensions: 2 x 1 year · Options: 2 x 1 year extensions£2,000,00015 Jan 2026standstill to 27 Jan 2026Standstill

Contracts

  • Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 3 · PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (01644241)

    Signed
    29 Jan 2026
    Value
    £21,100
    Period
    30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 29 Jan 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    2 x 1 year extensions
    Options
    2 x 1 year extensions

  • Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 1 · Peter Smythe Transport Training Ltd

    Signed
    29 Jan 2026
    Value
    £119,160
    Period
    30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 29 Jan 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    2 X 1 year extensions
    Options
    2 X 1 year extensions

  • Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 2 · Peter Smythe Transport Training Ltd

    Signed
    29 Jan 2026
    Value
    £406,284
    Period
    30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 29 Jan 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    2 x 1 year extensions
    Options
    2 x 1 year extensions

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · On Road Trailer towing5final-stage tenders33—
2 · Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing5final-stage tenders33—
3 · Security of Loads on Vehicles5final-stage tenders33—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PNWW-1475-NYLN Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, London, SW1P 4DFContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (7)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
  • Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender