Tender

Firefighter Basic Training

LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

03 May 2017 at 08:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is conducting a tender for "Firefighter Basic Training" within the fire and rescue industry, located in Loughborough, England. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd June 2017. The contract is set to begin on 18th September 2017 and will last until 31st December 2017, with an estimated value of £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, aiming to recruit 25 whole-time firefighters and potentially accommodate up to 28 trainees.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in delivering firefighter training to local authorities. Firms should ideally possess the necessary resources, instructional staff, and premises to deliver both practical and theoretical aspects of the training within an 8-week programme. Additionally, having the ability to provide nationally accredited qualifications will enhance the competitiveness of tender submissions. Businesses that can offer flexible training options, including residential and outreach provisions, will be well-positioned to bid for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firefighter Basic Training

Notice Description

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service prides itself in its community safety and response activities it provides to the people of Leicestershire. As part of our ongoing commitment we are recruiting 25 Whole-Time firefighters during 2017. The purpose of this notification is to identify suitable suppliers of Firefighter Basic Training who would be eligible to tender for this work. Prospective suppliers must have an up to date working knowledge of relevant legislation and appropriate standards of training for whole time firefighters. Suppliers should have appropriate premises, resources and instructional staff to enable delivery of practical and theoretical training. Suppliers should have a working knowledge of the core competencies of the Fire Professional Framework and National Occupational Standards for Fire and Rescue. An ability to award nationally accredited qualifications will also be an advantage. The tender specification for this work will include options to provide both residential and 'outreach' style provision. Prospective suppliers: Must have an up to date working knowledge of relevant legislation and appropriate standards of training for whole time firefighters. Suppliers should have appropriate premises, resources and instructional staff to enable delivery of practical and theoretical training. Suppliers should have a working knowledge of the core competencies of the Fire Professional Framework and National Occupational Standards for Fire and Rescue. An ability to award nationally accredited qualifications will also be an advantage. The tender specification for this work will include options to provide both residential and 'outreach' style provision. The programme must last no longer than 8 weeks. Start on the 18th September 2017. It is expected that 25 Firefighters will be recruited however capacity to accommodate 28 Trainee Firefighters maybe required. Training providers that have experience in delivering firefighter basic training programme to local authority fire services with appropriately qualified training staff and resources will be considered. Training providers who can provide both residential and 'outreach' style provision will be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9cff78-58c5-49b6-8275-3f054082882c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 1-6 months
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
LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Chris Parsons
Contact Email
chris.parsons@lfrs.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3GE
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Southfields
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Further Information

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