Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c05-74c6-7243-b14f-f3fc29ccf997/field-services-training-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Field Services Training Framework [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £2,000,000 to £2,500,000 Published 15 Jul 2016 Deadline Closed 18 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 "We have around 1000 people in Area operations field teams who are organised within 14 areas. These people play a vital role in: • providing 24/7 response to flooding and pollution incidents; • maintaining our flood defence structures; • carrying out minor construction work; Our training programme carries seasonal constraints primarily due to the environment. The purpose of this contract is to have a workforce that is: • 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 for incident response. We currently use Lantra and other accreditation bodies for basic training standards. The majority of training required through this framework relates to the operation of large plant and machinery; chainsaws and vegetation control. We have our own plant and equipment, supplemented by a hire contract, which we can use to provide for training at our sites and depots. We also require the training provider to have access to their own training sites, plant and equipment when we’re unable to provide this. Spend through this framework is estimated at £600K p.a. We cannot guarantee volumes of delegates or spend. This requirement is split into two lots: Lot 1 High Risk Training & Lot 2 Medium/Lower Risk Training. " In order to access this Tender Opportunity you will need to register on Bravo, our e-tendering portal @ [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk). Guidance on how to register can be located on the main portal screen. Information on the use of Bravo can be found in the ‘Help’ section in the top right hand corner of the portal once you have registered or selected an ’Opportunity’. All queries regarding using the system that are not answered by this guidance section should be directed to the eSourcing Helpdesk run by BravoSolution (the suppliers of the portal) who can be contacted via: Phone: 0800 368 4850 Email: Additional information: In order to access this Tender Opportunity you will need to register on Bravo, our e-tendering portal @ [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk). Guidance on how to register can be located on the main portal screen. Information on the use of Bravo can be found in the ‘Help’ section in the top right hand corner of the portal once you have registered or selected an ’Opportunity’. All queries regarding using the system that are not answered by this guidance section should be directed to the eSourcing Helpdesk run by BravoSolution (the suppliers of the portal) who can be contacted via: Phone: 0800 368 4850 Email: Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e67e4d45-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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