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Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Awareness Training

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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21 Aug 2024 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has completed a procurement process for providing Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Awareness Training for its operational and non-operational staff. This tender, classified under Personnel-training services, was awarded through a three quotes, price-only evaluation method. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers the training service within the Reading area, postcode RG31 7SD. The contract period begins on 1st July 2024 and ends on 31st May 2025, with the award status marked as active as of 3rd June 2024.

This tender creates opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in staff development and educational training services. Companies providing comprehensive training solutions, particularly those focusing on diversity and inclusion, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The contract from RBFRS underscores the importance of ongoing professional development and supports the organisation’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Businesses that excel in creating tailored, impactful training modules would find this and similar procurements beneficial for expanding their client base and demonstrating their expertise in essential workplace training programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Awareness Training

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is providing equality, diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness training for both operation and non-operation staff. The aim of the course is to consolidate learning on equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting RBFRS' equality objectives and promote cultural awareness across the organisation. Three quotes price only evaluation used to award the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f5a8609-e86b-41aa-b801-9257b78d6a29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Three quotes, price only evaluation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2025 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITI UK LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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