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Tender for the Provision of External Assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an Internal/Development Pathway/Programme and Related Services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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01 May 2019 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) has completed a tender process for the provision of external assurance regarding its internal training development programmes. This tender, titled "Tender for the Provision of External Assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an Internal/Development Pathway/Programme and Related Services," falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20 March 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £14,850, commenced on 1 April 2019 and is set to run until 31 March 2022, with correspondence directed to Stephen Percival at RBFA.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and training services, especially those experienced in developing or assessing internal training programmes. Companies that provide similar assurance services could leverage their expertise to apply for contracts of this nature in the future, particularly those adhering to the procurement process that favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This contract illustrates the ongoing need for professional services that can enhance training and competency frameworks within public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of External Assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an Internal/Development Pathway/Programme and Related Services

Notice Description

This document sets out the statement of requirements for the an external recognition / external assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an internal training / development pathway / programme for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) ('The Authority'). Staff members at all different levels of the Authority need to complete various programmes / courses in order to undertake their roles, work towards completion of personal development plans and achieve competency. The Assurance Service must check the Authorities processes and procedures of the internal training / development pathway / programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882eb114-c7f7-485e-a97d-feb17c0c7965
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Stephen Percival
Contact Email
percivals@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1189384740

Buyer Location

Locality
PINCENTS KILN
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SFJ AWARDS

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