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Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Incident Command Training" was conducted by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service located in Exeter, England. This contract, categorised under "Education and training services," was awarded to K Lamb Associates Ltd, an SME based in Oxfordshire. The process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 23rd February 2023, and the contract commenced on 27th February 2023, with a duration extending to 26th February 2028. The tendering phase concluded on 4th November 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly SMEs looking to expand their clientele within the public sector. Firms capable of delivering high-quality command training programmes will find this tender particularly appealing. As the buyer is the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, suppliers with prior experience in emergency services training or a robust understanding of such operational needs will likely have a competitive advantage and benefit significantly from the business growth opportunities inherent in this collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract award

Notice Description

Provision of Incident Command Training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86f2c19f-86ec-4956-85d7-daf91ec26eb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c545316-02b3-4ed8-bb20-4f45282e2c6b
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2028 Over 5 years
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
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Additional Buyers

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K Lamb Associates Ltd

Further Information

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