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Fire Fighter Apprenticeship

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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20 Aug 2024 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Operational Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Programme through a direct award under the YPO Framework 1086. The programme falls under the education and training services category, with services to be delivered at RG31 7SD in Reading, England. The procurement stage is the Award phase, concluded on 23rd May 2024. The contract spans from 22nd July 2024 to 5th June 2026, and it has been awarded to The Capita Group for a total value of £76,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational training services, particularly those experienced in public sector or emergency services training. Although this specific contract was awarded via a direct award and might not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with expertise in large-scale training and management can potentially benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging with the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service can pave the way for establishing robust, long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Fighter Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Provision of Operational Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Program awarded via the Direct Award Option on the YPO Framework 1086 for Associated Training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b0dddaa-05e9-4d52-970b-7e8ce241a19e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1226ac-1b65-419a-9d5f-8622f15eb1ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award under YPO Framework 1086
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 5 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CAPITA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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