Tender

Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking tenders for the Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training. This procurement falls under the Specialist Training Services industry category (CPV 80510000), along with Safety Training Services, Staff Training Services, and Training Facilities. The location for delivery is in the South East of the United Kingdom, postal code RG31 7SD. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure type. Key dates include a tender period ending on 31st March 2025 at 16:00 and a contract period beginning on 15th April 2025, ending on 14th April 2030. The procurement is not recurrent. The tender process adheres to the below threshold light-touch regime.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced with the National Operational Guidance for incident command within fire and rescue services. SMEs are suitable for this opportunity, making it attractive for smaller enterprises looking to expand their offerings in specialist, safety, and staff training services. Winning this contract can help businesses establish or strengthen their reputation within the public safety sector, and further details can be accessed through the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue's tender portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking tenders from tenderers ("Tenderer") for the Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services Training ("Contract"). The Authority) is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees through appropriate Incident Command training and assessment. Incident Command training and assessment will be delivered in accordance with the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) incident command training specifications. The National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) states that: "The ability to lead and resolve operational incidents safely is a key attribute for individuals who are charged with incident command responsibilities. Fire and rescue services should assure themselves that command skills are maintained." There are four nationally recognised levels of command within the fire and rescue service: Level 1 - Initial; Level 2 - Intermediate; Level 3 - Advanced; Level 4 - Strategic. Operational standards that align with the NFCC Incident command N.O.G. relating to these levels are: SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; SFJ Awards Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; SFJ Awards Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; and SFJ Awards Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services. Further details about the Contract is provided in Schedule 2 (Service Specification) of the ITT. Procurement Procedure: Open Procedure (Below Threshold Light Touch Regime Contract. Additional information: A new project has been publised to the website. Project: Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training , Project Reference: 1551. Click this link to go to the web site To connect with our national Bluelight portal we recommend you login or register at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and then connect to from the list of portals. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883b53d1-7a1a-49da-b65c-08c7bb228e64
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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