Tender

Delivery of Training for Microsoft Office and Health and Safety Courses

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has issued a tender for the delivery of training courses aimed at improving staff IT skills and Health and Safety awareness, specifically titled "Delivery of Training for Microsoft Office and Health and Safety Courses." This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted via an open procurement method. The tender includes two distinct lots: Microsoft Office Training and Health & Safety Training, with the submission deadline set for 19th December 2016. The training services will be required in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 3rd January 2017 and run until 31st December 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those who can provide courses on Microsoft Office 2016 and health and safety training tailored to emergency services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service is keen to support diverse suppliers. Companies with expertise in training staff within high-pressure environments will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to enhanced operational efficiencies and safety within the service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Training for Microsoft Office and Health and Safety Courses

Notice Description

Following recent staff reviews and a decision to move to MS Office 2016 it has been identified that there is a particular need to provide training to improve IT skills and Health and Safety awareness. To this end this tender has been produced, and consists of two lots: 1. Microsoft Office Training 2. Health & Safety Training The Requirement LOT 1 - MS Office Training Over the coming months the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is upgrading the version of Microsoft Office it uses from 2007 to 2016. To ensure that staff are able to use the latest version effectively and efficiently the Authority will offer a 1 day transition course. In addition a number of staff have identified, as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), the requirement to undertake further training in specific aspects of MS Office. As a result of these requirements the Authority is seeking to acquire a training provider to deliver a range of MS Office 2016 training courses. LOT 2 - Health & Safety Training The Authority takes seriously its commitment to health and safety. Given the nature of the work undertaken by fire fighters and the important role of its support staff in engendering a culture and ethos that supports this commitment good training is seen as being key to our success in delivering a world class service. To this end the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is seeking to acquire a training provider to deliver a range of Health & Safety training courses that supports its aims and objectives. Additional information: Please apply through the IN-TEND portal if you are not registered on the site, you will need to do this. The link is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-237ea839-a392-4e40-8558-2ef36b2de960
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16e3034-065a-444c-99d5-d93ec4d97c85
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Lee Wilkey
Contact Email
wilkeyl@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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