Award

Operational Fire Fighting Facilities

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2022 at 11:58

Award

15 Mar 2022 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Operational Fire Fighting Facilities" was awarded by the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) to Capita Business Services Ltd (operating as the Fire Service College) on 28 March 2022. This procurement is classified under the industry category of firefighting services. The contract, valued at £649,750, has an initial term of 36 months beginning on 1 June 2022, with the option for a further 24-month extension. The contract aims to provide essential venues, equipment, and facilities for comprehensive firefighting training, including simulations and instructor-led courses, conducted in Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training facilities, firefighting equipment, and related services. Companies capable of delivering advanced firefighting training solutions and possessing expertise in accommodating specific training scenarios would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. As the need for innovative and effective training approaches for emergency services grows, contractors offering specialised capabilities in this domain may find valuable avenues for business expansion and collaboration with emergency service providers.

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Notice Title

Operational Fire Fighting Facilities

Notice Description

BMKFA have awarded a contract to provide appropriate venues, equipment and facilities in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service /instructors, to deliver firefighting training including Fire Behaviour, Tactical Ventilation simulation, Highway scenarios, Breathing Apparatus assessments, Incident Command assessment exercises, Multi-Agency scenarios, Open Programme Instructor development courses and Incident Command refresher courses, in accordance with National Operational Guidance and standards. As part of the collaborative package BFRS will provide instructors to the Provider (the Fire Service College) to utilise for up to 300 days a year to support the delivery and development of the Provider (the Fire Service College) courses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

BMKFA intend to award a contract for the provision of appropriate venues, equipment and facilities, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Instructors, to deliver firefighting training including Fire behaviour, tactical ventilation simulation, highway scenarios, Breathing Apparatus assessments, Incident Command assessment exercises, Multi-Agency scenarios, Open Programme Instructor development courses and Incident Command refresher courses in accordance with National Operational Guidance and standards. Accommodation and catering requirements will be included at the venue for BMKFA delegates and Instructors. As part of the contract package, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service will provide Instructors to the Fire Service College to utilise for up to 300 days a year to support the delivery and development of the Fire Service College courses. Each day will generate a training credit to be offset against the delivery costs of the contracting Authority's fire service annual training requirements. The Fire Service College will provide accommodation, provided for the night prior to any delivery, and catering provided on a full board basis to the Authority's Instructors. The level of facilities, equipment and venue must be appropriate to deliver the required scenarios to meet the current National Operational Guidance and standards, at one location and able to accommodate the opportunities for the further development of the Authority's Instructors whilst providing a flexible cost-effective collaborative solution to meet the unique specialist requirements of a modern fire service. The contract will commence 01 June 2022 for an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend a further 24 months at the discretion of the contracting authority/entity.

Options: The contract agreement can be extended a further 24 months after the initial 36 month term

Procurement Information

This is a unique requirement for the provision of appropriate venues, specialist equipment and facilities, to deliver firefighting training including Fire behaviour, tactical ventilation simulation, highway scenarios, Breathing Apparatus assessments, Incident Command assessment exercises, complex Multi-Agency scenarios to meet the future needs of Buckinghamshire firefighters and Instructors, with Open Programme Instructor development courses and Incident Command refresher courses facilitated in accordance with National Operational Guidance and standards. Accommodation and catering requirements must be included at the venue for BMKFA delegates and Instructors. As part of the unique contract package, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service will provide Instructors to the Provider (the Fire service College) to utilise up to 300 days a year to support the delivery and development of the Providers (the Fire Service College) courses. Each day will generate a training credit to be offset against the delivery costs of the contracting Authority's fire service annual training requirements. The level of facilities, equipment and venue must be appropriate to deliver the required scenarios to meet the current National Operational Guidance and Standards, at one location, and able to accommodate the opportunities for the further development of the Authority's Instructors whilst providing a flexible cost-effective collaborative solution. In accordance with the justification a VEAT Notice was published 15 March 2022 prior to proceeding with the contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032216
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008276-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251100 - Firefighting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,039,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ronda Smith
Contact Email
rondasmith@bucksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7969484031

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (OPERATING AS THE FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE

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