Planning

FREC3

HOME OFFICE

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13 Apr 2023 at 14:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a procurement process for First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) Training services. The contract, lasting from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026, aims to provide training suitable for the National Deep Rummage Team (NDRT). The Home Office, located in Portishead, UK, is the buying organisation. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the future notice date set for April 14, 2023.

This tender for First Response Emergency Care training services offers opportunities for businesses specialising in first-aid training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour them. Companies with expertise in providing training to specialised teams like the NDRT should express interest in this upcoming opportunity with the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FREC3

Notice Description

First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) Training Additional information: The Border Force National Deep Rummage Teams (NDRTs) have responsibility to search ships and small vessels arriving into the United Kingdom. The teams have occasion to work in potentially hazardous areas on ships, this includes the use of breathing apparatus and working at heights. There is a need for the teams to be competent in giving first aid and possess casualty handling skills should an incident occur whilst searching commercial vessels or similar operational scenarios. The requirement is for First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) training, with a Qualsafe accreditation, addressing the specific requirements of first aid at work and Confined Space Regulations for the National Deep Rummage Team (NDRT). The 3-year (plus 1) contract will include initial courses, as well as recertification and refresher courses, meaning officers continue to stay in ticket throughout the duration of the contract. The contracting authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to alert the marketplace to an upcoming future opportunity and to gain a better understanding of this sector's suppliers. Any expressions of interest should be sent via email to Jamie Moore at oploservices@homeoffice.gov.uk It is important to note that this PIN is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Contracts Finder. The contract notice is expected to be published on 21st April 2023. It should be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in the future opportunity and is not a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. The buyer intends to use Home Office Short Form Contract Terms and Conditions for this opportunity. A copy of these terms is attached to this notice and bidders will be required to agree to these.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a015ef-d913-4c32-aec1-4160e2c4426b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80562000 - First-aid 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
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 7LZ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead East
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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