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Training Simulation Licenses for Incident Command

SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has concluded the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of Training Simulation Licences for Incident Command. The procurement falls under the goods category in the training software package industry, specifically designed for firefighters. Located in Sheffield, England, the buying organisation utilised an open procedure below the threshold, which supports transparency and inclusivity. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and culminate on 31st March 2029, with the tender period ending on 10th March 2026. The contract, valued at £31,765, has been awarded to XVR Simulation BV, showcasing a commitment to enhancing firefighting training through advanced simulation software.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in the development and supply of innovative training software packages. The successful supplier, XVR Simulation BV, an SME based in the Netherlands, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. Companies with expertise in simulation software development and those capable of delivering complex training solutions would find this tender appealing. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, encouraging enterprises to showcase their capabilities and secure similar public sector contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Simulation Licenses for Incident Command

Notice Description

Training Simulation Licenses for Incident Command training for firefighters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef3c9628-b87e-4347-9123-9ff7a82c52cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640f0381-3f70-400f-ae4d-d4a0e2aedda7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,765 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XVR SIMULATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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