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S.P.E.A.R. Training for National Tactical Response Group (NTRG)

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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16 Aug 2022 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for S.P.E.A.R. Training for the National Tactical Response Group (NTRG) to Blauer Tactical Systems. The contract falls under the education and training services category with a value of 81,400 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The tender had a closing date of 30th May 2022, and the contract period runs from 31st May 2022 to 30th May 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity in the education and training services sector for businesses specialising in fear management, de-escalation drills, and awareness training related to tactical defence. With a focus on SMEs and VCSEs, businesses capable of providing specialised training services in violent situations and assault recognition would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process led by the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

S.P.E.A.R. Training for National Tactical Response Group (NTRG)

Notice Description

Blauer Tactical Systems have been awarded this contract to provide SPEAR System Instructor training to HMPPS staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d837b815-411c-4efc-a933-ef460f7125c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9935fd3e-31dd-4d6e-b4fa-2fd362356422
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2022 - 30 May 2024 2-3 years
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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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