Award

Fire School Training

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

21 Apr 2022 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, titled "Fire School Training," was initiated by Southampton Solent University, operating in the training services industry. This contract for Practical Fire Instruction and Technical Support has a total value of £2,000,000 and spans a duration from February 1, 2022, to January 31, 2027. The tender was awarded on January 27, 2022, following an open procurement method, with all relevant activities conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The initial contract period is for three years, with options for extensions of two further twelve-month periods.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that offer fire safety instruction and technical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially accessible given the buyer's intention to align with their needs, allowing them to participate in a prestigious initiative with a reputable university. Companies equipped with the necessary expertise and resources in the fire safety training sector should consider competing for future tenders related to this contract or similar projects.

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Notice Title

Fire School Training

Notice Description

The University has awarded a contract for Practical Fire Instruction and Technical Support for its Fire School at the Warsash Maritime Campus. This notice is for transparency purposes only. FTS Notice 2021/S 000-024348 FTS Award Notice ref: 2022/S 000-002527

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43ef8b7-ff0e-46ba-8082-0bd79d20f0b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2027 Over 5 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
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Inez Scudder
Contact Email
inez.scudder@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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