Award

Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2024 at 08:02

Tender

08 Apr 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has completed a procurement process for Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT) services. The main procurement category is services, and the tender was for providing HEFAT services to BBC staff. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, with deadline details available. The award has been granted to North Star Safety Group, with the contract being valued at £5,000,000 and signed on 28th June 2024. The BBC, as the buyer, is located in London, UK, and the industry category is Safety training services.

This tender for HEFAT services provides growth opportunities for businesses specialised in Safety training services. It was a competitive process with North Star Safety Group winning the contract. Businesses looking to compete should have expertise in delivering HEFAT training courses and services both in the UK and internationally. The contract is active, with a value of £5,000,000 and a contract duration of 36 months, extendable by an optional 24 months. Businesses interested in similar tenders should monitor BBC's procurement portal for future opportunities to grow their service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Hostile Environment First Aid Training (HEFAT)

Notice Description

To provide BBC staff with HEFAT services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide the BBC with HEFAT services for staff, as well as Public Order training to ensure staff wellbeing and safety The requirement was to provide training for BBC staff in the following courses: UK based Hostile Environment (HEFAT) Training Courses UK based HEFAT Refresher Courses International HEFAT Training Courses International HEFAT Refresher Courses and International Public Order Training Courses

Options: The initial term of the contract will be for a period of 36 months, with an additional optional extension of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04505b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021746-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 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
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Alex Brown
Contact Email
alex.brown03@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
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
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH STAR SAFETY GROUP

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