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Incident Command Training

HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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25 Jun 2025 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Incident Command Training" was conducted by the Hereford & Worcester Fire & Rescue Service, based in Worcester, England. This initiative, under the category of training simulators, aimed to acquire licences from XVR Simulation B.V for incident command training. The procurement has reached the award stage, with significant dates including the tender period ending on 24th June 2025 and the contract starting on 30th June 2025, running until 29th June 2026. The procurement method utilised was an exemption from contract standing orders, and the transaction involved a total value of £22,000.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training solutions and simulation software, particularly those capable of fulfilling service contracts that include support and maintenance. Although this contract was awarded to XVR Simulation B.V, companies with similar expertise might find opportunities in future tenders, especially those that can offer innovative solutions or cost efficiencies. While this specific tender was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses of scale similar to XVR Simulation B.V could benefit from forming strategic partnerships or demonstrating unique competencies to meet the specialised needs of public safety and training sectors.

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Notice Title

Incident Command Training

Notice Description

To procure licences from XVR Simulation B.V for Incident Command Training. The contract will be for the licence, support and maintenance, this will initially be taken out in 12 month subscriptions which will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52216f3f-2e8a-4922-bd5a-5aa677b5b9ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/855200a5-4eaf-495f-bde5-bdacb882cb1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption Contract Standing Orders
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD & WORCESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XVR SIMULATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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