Award

Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers," classified under training services (CPV code 80500000). The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £49,140, was awarded to CASTLE LGV TRAINING LTD. The contract period starts on 1st November 2025 and ends on 30th October 2026, with key locations situated in the South East region, United Kingdom, including Chichester. The tender stage, which is identified as 'complete,' had a tender period ending on 18th October 2025, and the award date was 25th October 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in training services, particularly those capable of delivering competency and safety training for fire service drivers. Despite being identified as unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement process highlights potential growth areas for established training providers focusing on the public sector. Companies with expertise in safety and driver training might find the services required align well with their current offerings, facilitating expansion into new markets within public procurement. Given the direct engagement and specific training needs, companies well-versed in niche and highly specialised training will be poised to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers

Notice Description

Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-786973a4-4099-4e13-9db2-939cabf2c049
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccba6da-3258-4bc4-8c9e-432e8e8a70b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nataliia Zavalniuk
Contact Email
nataliia.zavalniuk@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 0222 6352

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLE LGV TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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