Tender

Provision of Expert Witness Courses (1)

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Tender

28 Jan 2020 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is seeking a contractor for the provision of Expert Witness Courses to enhance the training for staff undertaking expert witness roles within the Fire Safety department. This tender is categorised under legal services and specialist training services, with a total contract value of £130,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 21 February 2020. The services are required at a location within the M25, ideally in Central London, starting from 1 April 2020 and running until 31 March 2024.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for training providers and businesses specialising in legal education and professional certification. Companies that focus on delivering accredited training, particularly in fire safety and legal services, will find this procurement advantageous. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, as there is an emphasis on engaging smaller service providers for this particular training requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Expert Witness Courses (1)

Notice Description

It is necessary to ensure there is a recognised level of training for specific staff undertaking 'expert witness' roles at the London Fire Brigade. This contract is to enable the Fire Safety department to provide professionally recognised qualifications to staff. The requirement is for the Fire Safety department to provide 8-12 Fire Investigating Officers, Fire Engineers, Fire Safety Enforcement Officers, Senior Fire Safety Officers and Fire Safety Inspecting Officers on an annual basis with a certificate (to cover as a minimum) understanding the law, producing an Expert Witness report and managing performance in the court room. The contractor is to provide the courses in a London location within the M25, preferably on an external basis. If the location is not in Central London, parking facilities must be available to those attending the course at no extra charge. If the contractor training solution requires the student to use the LFB computer system they must comply with the LFB ICT requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff7c291-4373-4cc0-a1f1-6e0f062d0d4b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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