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Faith Security Training (FST)

HOME OFFICE

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09 Dec 2025 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Faith Security Training (FST)" project, led by the Home Office, has concluded with the award being made on 20th November 2025. This contract involves delivering safety training services, specifically the development of training materials for religious organisations, across diverse regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and more. The project falls under the 'services' category and has a total contract value of £2,500,000, running from 11th November 2025 to 2nd November 2030. The procurement method used was selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period ending on 21st August 2025. The initiative supports both SMEs and VCSEs.

For businesses, particularly SMEs focused on training and educational services, this contract offers substantial growth potential in delivering specialised safety training materials. It presents an opportunity for organisations with competencies in developing comprehensive manuals and materials related to safety and training. Such projects not only extend market reach but also enhance reputation in public sector partnerships. Companies within the service sector, capable of operating on an international scale, would have found ideal conditions to compete through this selective procurement process, showcasing their aptitude in a high-value governmental contract.

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Notice Title

Faith Security Training (FST)

Notice Description

Delivery of Faith Security Training material to religious organisations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ffafb7-d0ca-413c-9d3f-611d0358972c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abca02cc-2d54-4164-a9b7-31766d528ca0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Ian Cadwell
Contact Email
hosprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDS SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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