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Scientific Training Services

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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03 Oct 2025 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a selective procurement process titled "Scientific Training Services" for the Emergency Services and broader Public Sector, focusing on Category 4 Training Solutions. This award stage of the process saw Bureau Veritas UK Limited and Hazmat Training Limited being appointed as suppliers, effective from the 1st of October 2025 until the 31st of March 2026. This initiative is classified under CPV codes related to firefighting, rescue, safety equipment, education, and training services. The procurement method entailed a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring a comprehensive approach to delivering specialised DIM courses relevant to scientific support and practical CBRN training support. The contract's fulfilment is located in the United Kingdom, bearing a total contract value of GBP 73,980.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in safety equipment provision, education, and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to engage with such tenders, given the inclusivity in the tender's suitability criteria. The scope for both practical and scientific training services creates a potential growth avenue for entities with capabilities in emergency services training and safety assurance. Companies capable of providing innovative and value-driven training solutions could find significant prospects through participation in such framework agreements initiated by public sector bodies like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific Training Services

Notice Description

YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector - Category 4 DIM courses will be achieved via a collaborative process in full consultation of the DIM Capability Team & the provider will work with DIM capability to achieve aims, objectives and learning outcomes. Lot 1 - Scientific Support (DIM 1&2) Lot 2 - Practical CBRN Training Support (DIM 3)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83317dae-ce77-4b54-8804-ade5f9e79302
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eed6263-7e84-485e-afd9-9ebc06738665
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BUREAU VERITAS

HAZMAT TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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