Tender

National Fire Chiefs Council: Direct Entry Fire Service Training Provisions

NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED

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18 Oct 2022 at 10:46

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19 Aug 2022 at 09:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Fire Chiefs Council Limited has issued a tender for Direct Entry Fire Service Training Provisions. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline of Monday 31st October 2022 at 12:00pm. The tender is in the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. Interested parties, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate by providing ideas and details for the training programmes.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector to engage with the National Fire Chiefs Council in delivering operational training programmes. Businesses with expertise in blended learning and national-level training delivery are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), offering a chance for smaller organisations to engage and contribute to enhancing fire service leadership skills nationwide.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Fire Chiefs Council: Direct Entry Fire Service Training Provisions

Notice Description

The NFCC has been developing a model to support suitable and skilled leaders, with no previous fire service experience, to move into operational roles at station and area manager within the fire sector. The NFCC is working on behalf of 10 fire services across the county adopting the Direct Entry Programme within their service. The National Fire Chiefs Council are keen to talk to any providers who would be interested to help shape and inform one or more of the product requirements, outlined within the ITT. Providers should not be concerned if they feel they cannot deliver all elements of the training programmes, we are interested in providers providing details on how it can be delivered at a national level, along with ideas relating to online blended learning. The date for the Tender submission is Monday 31st October 2022 - 12.00pm (Midday) any submissions after this time will not be considered. Please contact Sam Palmer, the Procurement Manager if you wish to participate: sam.palmer@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk or procurement@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab74111c-34a0-40d2-9c5d-b833e1799329
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
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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