Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b84-45c6-7038-8a94-d3490e831eb2/asset-management-operations-training-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Asset Management Operations Training Framework [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £4,000,000 Published 1 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 17 May 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is to advertise an opportunity where we are looking to source up to 6 suppliers, to deliver training in the following areas: - Lot 1 Maintenance activities including a range of training for operational activities such as chainsaws and wood chippers, excavators, dumpers and other earth moving plant; lifting plant, abrasive wheels; vegetation control equipment and the use of other smaller plant such as ride on and remote control mowers; tractors and attachments; winching; pesticide spraying; Streetworks/Chapter 8; cable avoidance equipment, small tools, working at height, and some knowledge/theory courses such as the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) and Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS. For the majority of Lot 1, Lantra accredited training is required but other accreditation bodies may be used where appropriate. - Lot 2 Health & Safety online learning including: Manual handling awareness, Working at Height awareness, Slips, trips and falls, COSHH awareness, Weather related risk awareness, Disease Awareness, Skin Care awareness, Display Screen Equipment, Repetitive Strain Injury awareness, Confined space awareness, Legionella and Asbestos. - Lot 3 Confined Space (Medium/High risk) practical training including a full suite of confined space training modules in line with 6150 standards for Water UK qualifications. All training MUST be accredited by City and Guilds and valid for three years: Level 2 Award in Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces: Water (6150-01) and Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (Top Man) (Entrant): Water (6150-02) and Working in High Risk Confined Spaces: Water (6150-03); Level 3 Award in Top Man/Persons for High Risk Confined Spaces: Water (6150-14) and Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces: Water (6150-05). - Lot 4 MEICA/ Electrical Engineering Safety training including: Electrical Authorisation, Electrical Authorisation for the management of electrical works, Electrical Authorisation for environment management (EM) teams. - Lot 5 Mobile Flood Assets (MFA) training consists of training in erecting temporary defences (sandbags, temporary and demountable barriers) and pump operation (including high volume pumps). - Lot 6 DCPC and Operator Licence Compliance Training including: Driver CPC, Operating Licence Awareness training (OLAT) and a suite of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Technology-Based Learning modules. Additional information: Please note that Defra Group procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk)", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d33501da-0929-4902-aa25-2e8ea5ba1c22) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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