Notice Information
Notice Title
National Firefighter Selection Tests Prior information notice
Notice Description
**please note that the date of the supplier day has changed from the 9th November 2022 to 7th December 2022 due to industrial action on the rail network** The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking to appoint an academic research team to evaluate the practical tests within the current National Firefighter Selection Tests and make recommendation on what appropriate tests should be used moving forward. The ITT for this research is expected to go live in January 2023, with the contract commencing during April 2023. To find out more the NFCC, you can access the website - www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk. To view previous products produced by the NFCC, these can be found www.ukfrs.com. There are 6 mandatory NFSTs: * Ladder climb * Casualty Evacuation * Ladder lift * Enclosed Space * Equipment Assembly * Equipment Carry Research Team Outputs * A report outlining consolidated scientific research base, providing context for the research required * A report outlining recommendations for updated NFST (National Fitness Selection Tests) practical tests including recommendations for reasonable adjustments where necessary * An appropriate training plan to utilised in preparation for the undertaking the updated practical tests * Equality Impact Assessment for each individual practical test * Guidance document relating to what Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data should be collected by fire and rescue services in relation to the practical testing of the NFSTs Supplier Day A supplier day is to be held on Wednesday 7th December 2022 from 10.00 until 16.00 at Sheffield Fire and Rescue Training & Development Centre (Beaver Hill Road Handsworth; S13 9QA). This will be an opportunity for potential suppliers to: * Observe in person demonstrations of the 6 practical tests that require updating * Make introductions with the NFCC Recruitment Project team * Ask questions about the project's objectives and outputs * Share insights into suggested methodology for achieving the projects objectives * Participate in discussions and answer questions from the project team If you would like to attend the supplier day, please complete this short survey by close of play Tuesday 1st November 2022, Joining instructions will be sent out one week prior: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NFST-supplier-day-registration-Sep22/ Please direct any questions to: procurement@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Not specified
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
80 - Education and training services
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- CPV Codes
35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
80000000 - Education and 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
- 28 Oct 20223 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 7 Dec 2022Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Sam Palmer
- Contact Email
- procurement@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- 01213807311
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B7 4HW
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Nechells
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2
28th October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bb58b07-cc51-4e2d-a057-bec1fd49f5aa
Please find Questions and answers attached.
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