Professional Off Road 4x4 Driver and On / Off Road Trailer Towing - Lot 2
Environment Agency · Central government
In brief
Environment Agency awarded training and education work to Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited and Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited on 29 January 2026.
The notice gives a value of £2,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 23 January 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing 23 January 2026 to 22 January 2029 What this lot coversThe 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. | Training, Education services | £460,000 |
| Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing 23 January 2026 to 22 January 2029 What this lot coversCompetent, 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. | Training, Education services | £960,000 |
| Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles 23 January 2026 to 22 January 2029 What this lot coversThe 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. | Training, Education services | £580,000 |
| 1. Procurement Specific Questionnaire 23 January 2026 to 22 January 2029 What this lot coversv5.0 02-07-2025 Below £5m per Annum (Clarify PPON Q 0.02) | Training, Education services | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited 5 bids received | Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles | £21,100 | 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2029 |
| Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited 5 bids received | Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing | £119,160 | 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2029 |
| Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited 5 bids received | Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing | £406,284 | 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2029 |
| Peter Smythe Transport Training Limited Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Limited | Lot 1 - On Road Trailer towing, Lot 2 - Off Road 4x4 Driving and Trailer Towing, Lot 3 - Security of Loads on Vehicles | £2,000,000 | Awarded 15 January 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 064809-2025
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 067018-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 078821-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 003768-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 013163-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 013177-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 013180-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
153Awards
102Suppliers it has used most for training
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- Built Intelligence Ltd1 contract
- Kielder Newport West Limited1 contract
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From notice 064809-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 October 2025, last updated 12 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.