Award

Provision of CFBT and PPV Instructor Courses

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:44

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of CFBT and PPV Instructor Courses," focusing on training services. This procurement was aimed at facilitating Compartmental Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT) and Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Instructor Courses. Taking place in the East Midlands, UK, the contract process has been completed, and the award was published on 4th February 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a potential 12-month extension. This direct procurement, using a single tender action approach below the threshold, culminated in an active award to Red One Limited for a value of £35,854.50 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in training services, specifically those well-equipped to deliver fire behaviour and ventilation training. By securing such contracts, businesses focused on emergency services training can expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with public safety entities. Given the nature of the contract as a call-off agreement, there remains potential for further work as needs arise, making it particularly attractive for firms keen on stable, recurring work in the training sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of CFBT and PPV Instructor Courses

Notice Description

Provision of Compartmental Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT) and Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Instructor Courses for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS35,854.50 excluding VAT / PS43,025.40 including VAT for the initial 2 year term. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount. There is a 1 x 12-month extension option available from 1st April 2027 until 31st March 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d19c0-2e0b-41be-bb13-ce44fd0ccced
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,854 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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