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SAFE Training - North Star Safety Group

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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19 Aug 2024 at 10:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the provision of 15 self-defence training sessions to North Star Safety Group. This procurement, categorized under "Education and training services", specifically within "Adult and other education services", involves training sessions tailored to the specific needs of DBT Hubs staff across various locations in the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and Rest of the World. The contract, which has a value of £31,700, will commence on 1st September 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

The contract offers a significant growth opportunity for firms specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in self-defence and safety training. Businesses that are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from similar opportunities in the future. With the contract already awarded, North Star Safety Group demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure such government contracts, highlighting the importance of having relevant experience and the capability to deliver tailored training solutions across diverse geographical regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SAFE Training - North Star Safety Group

Notice Description

Supply of 15 self-defense training sessions delivered across DBT Hubs. The content will be tailored for the specific needs of the participants, with training sessions accommodating 16 people per session and helping to ensure staff safety in locations across the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21077aba-3d54-4cdb-be25-78ffba251c3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/726c19d2-6449-4f23-b97c-8e4d65c4dcdd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
dbtprofessionalservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH STAR SAFETY GROUP

Further Information

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