Award

Fire Scene Investigation Training

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

13 Feb 2023 at 13:03

Tender

17 Oct 2022 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Fire Scene Investigation Training contract is led by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service in collaboration with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The contract involves setting up a framework for training services in fire scene investigation to enable staff to become Tier / Level 2 Fire Scene Investigators. The procurement stage is already at the award phase, with Vital Fire Solutions Ltd being the active supplier awarded a contract worth £400,000 signed on the 1st of February 2023. The training framework is for an initial 2-year period with a possible extension of 24 months.

This tender for Fire Scene Investigation Training presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in training services, particularly those with expertise in fire-brigade services, personnel training, investigation services, and specialist training services within the CPV classification. Businesses offering technical training services will also find this opportunity relevant. The tender is open to both SMEs and larger companies, with a focus on quality as the main award criterion, accounting for 70% of the evaluation, alongside cost at 30%. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a framework agreement in place, providing a clear structure for engaging potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Fire Scene Investigation Training

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training and are seeking tenders from suppliers who can deliver this training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier / Level 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training and are seeking tenders from suppliers who can deliver this training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier / Level 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: option to extend for a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004356-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

75251000 - Fire-brigade services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79720000 - Investigation services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dh.williams@mawwfire.gov.uk, m-deasy@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443232082, +44 1745535268, +44 3706060699

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL FIRE SOLUTIONS

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