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C23047 Incident Command

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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22 Jul 2024 at 11:43

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17 Jul 2024 at 12:39

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Tender

09 Apr 2024 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service, located in Maidstone, is seeking to contract services for training and revalidation assessments in Incident Command. The procurement, titled "C23047 Incident Command," falls under the education and training services category and is aimed at providing advanced and strategic training. The procurement process includes three lots: one for the Skills For Justice Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command, another for the Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command, and the third for re-validation assessments. Key deadlines include the clarification close date on 3rd May 2024 and the final submission deadline on 20th May 2024. This open procedure is part of an active tender stage, with contracts anticipated to start on 1st July 2024 and conclude by 30th June 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in training and educational services within the public safety sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in incident command training are well-suited for this procurement, especially those capable of handling multiple lots. Companies that secure these contracts will gain a significant client in the form of the Kent Fire and Rescue Service, enhancing their portfolio and potentially leading to further public sector opportunities. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition, encouraging diverse and high-quality bids from suitable training providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C23047 Incident Command

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue are awarding contract for Incident Command training.

Lot Information

Skills For Justice Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command

Open Tender for the service of training provider for Incident Command Training

Renewal: End of contract, requirement to be decided at the time.

Skills for Justice Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command

Open Tender for the service of training provider for Incident Command Training

Renewal: End of contract, requirement to be decided at the time.

Re-validation assessments for Advanced and Strategic Incident Command

Open Tender for the service of training provider for Incident Command Training

Renewal: End of contract, requirement to be decided at the time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04508a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022653-2024
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

K Lamb Associates Ltd

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority

Peter Stanley Training Ltd

Further Information

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