Award

Inciden Command in Fire and Rescue Training

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of Incident Command training in Fire and Rescue Services. The contract, titled "Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Training," falls under the training services category (CPV: 80500000) and is valued at £400,000, distributed over 9 lots. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the below-threshold regime, relevant for training services. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 18 December 2025, following the tender period end date of 31 March 2025. This programme will adhere to the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) standards, ensuring comprehensive training across the four levels of incident command. The service location for the contracted training will be in Reading, postcode RG31 7SD.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with capabilities in providing structured, accredited training solutions within public safety sectors. Companies such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity well-suited, as evidenced by the selection of suppliers like Artemis Training and Development, and K Lamb Associates Ltd, all of which are SMEs. The contract seeks suppliers who can deliver high-quality training aligned with national standards, offering opportunities for businesses to expand their portfolio within the public safety domain. Such contracts help businesses strengthen their market presence and establish themselves as leaders in specialised training, with the potential for further collaboration and contracts in related public service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inciden Command in Fire and Rescue Training

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking tenders from tenderers for the Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services Training. The Authority) is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees through appropriate Incident Command training and assessment. Incident Command training and assessment will be delivered in accordance with the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) incident command training specifications. The National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) states that: "The ability to lead and resolve operational incidents safely is a key attribute for individuals who are charged with incident command responsibilities. Fire and rescue services should assure themselves that command skills are maintained." There are four nationally recognised levels of command within the fire and rescue service: Level 1 - Initial; Level 2 - Intermediate; Level 3 - Advanced; Level 4 - Strategic. Operational standards that align with the NFCC Incident command N.O.G. relating to these levels are: 1.SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; 2.SFJ Awards Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; 3.SFJ Awards Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; and 4.SFJ Awards Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services. On 21 February 2025 a contract notice was published by the Authority on Contracts Finder portal (UK e-notification service) inviting expressions of interest from Tenderers wishing to tender for the Contract. The Authority used the Open Procedure (Below Threshold Light Touch Regime) as the requirement was for training. The Authority received fours bids from following supplier: 1.Artemis Training and Development 2.Capita Business Services Ltd 3.K Lamb Associates Ltd 4.Peter Stanley Training Ltd To ensure resilience and flexibility to meet the requirements of the Authority, the successful Suppliers for this Tender will be selected on a tiered basis across 9 lots. Tenders will be evaluated and scored based on a combination of Price and Quality criteria for each lot. The tiering structure will be conducted as follows: *Tier 1 Supplier: The Tenderer achieving the highest combined score (Price + Quality) will be designatedas the Tier 1 Supplier; *Tier 2 Supplier: The Tenderer with the second highest combined score (Price + Quality) will bedesignated as the Tier 2 Supplier; and *Tier 3 Supplier: The Tenderer with the third highest combined score (Price + Quality) will be designatedas the Tier 3 Supplier. Contract value of PS400,000 across 9 lots and 4 suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27086366-092f-44c1-b1aa-2c902998b570
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b68a3-318f-4219-a7bb-e7148b52e843
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2027 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
4
Supplier Names

ARTEMIS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

CAPITA FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE

K LAMB ASSOCIATES

PETER STANLEY TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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