Tender

Provision of Expert Witness Courses

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Tender

19 Dec 2019 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Expert Witness Courses", aimed at enhancing the training for staff in expert witness roles within the Fire Safety department. This tender falls under the category of specialist training services and is located in London, specifically within the M25 region. The tender period concludes on 23 January 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2020, lasting until 31 March 2024. The estimated contract value ranges from £30,000 to £50,000, with the procurement method classified as "Other".

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers specialising in professional education and legal training. Companies that offer services related to expert witness training, particularly those experienced in courtroom skills and legal procedures, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement can contribute innovative training solutions to the London Fire Brigade, ultimately supporting their growth in the public sector training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Expert Witness Courses

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) expert witness report writing, courtroom skills, cross-examination, criminal law and procedure. 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/dafbe641-e3ba-4e62-8adb-9ba4cfd67f14
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 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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