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23 Jun 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council involves the provision of face-to-face first aid training for their staff, specifically under the category of staff training services and first-aid training services. The procurement, titled "First Aid Training," took place in Northampton, England, with the procurement method categorized as a limited, competitive quotation. The tender, worth £60,000, covered various training sessions, including 3-day First Aid, 2-day Refresher, 1-day Emergency First Aid, and half-day annual refresher training for Adults Service staff. The process moved to the award stage with the contract awarded on 30th April 2026, and the contract period extending from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the services industry, particularly those specialising in training and development. Companies structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities due to the tailored nature and competitive quotation process involved. With the British Red Cross securing the contract, businesses with similar specializations can consider this successful bid as an entry point or benchmark for future procurement processes with local councils, enabling potential expansion and establishing reputations for quality training services.

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Notice Title

First Aid Training

Notice Description

Face to face first aid training for WNC staff. Covers provision of 3 day First Aid training, 2 day Refresher training, 1 day Emergency First Aid training and half day annual refresher training for Adults Service staff only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56d0d283-9388-4803-8fd9-2b47318b168a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7551cb4-fc16-4ec0-8d5b-8507ea65a5f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH RED CROSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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