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Provision of Fire Safety (RPL) Training

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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07 Feb 2025 at 09:52

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Tender

24 May 2024 at 16:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Fire Safety (Recognition of Prior Learning) Training Services". The contract, awarded under the industry category of safety training services (CPV code 80550000), primarily took place at the SFRS National Training Centre in Cambuslang, UKM. This procurement, facilitated through an open procedure, saw initial activities starting on 19 August 2024 and concluded with the award on 11 July 2024. The contract was awarded to C.S.Todd & Associates Ltd for a total amount of GBP 133,200, with the procurement focused on service quality (60%) and cost efficiency (40%). This contract has the possibility for a twelve-month extension, potentially extending any agreements till 18 August 2027.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in safety and training services, especially those with expertise in fire safety training. Businesses that hold or can secure relevant liability insurances could find this contract particularly advantageous. The awarded contract reflects SFRS's emphasis on both quality and cost, making it suitable for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality training services within budgetary constraints. The successful bidder, C.S.Todd & Associates Ltd, indicated the importance of a precise contribution to fire safety education, reflecting the opportunities for specialised training providers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fire Safety (RPL) Training

Notice Description

Provision of Fire Safety (Recognition of Prior Learning) Training Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Fire Safety (Recognition of Prior Learning) Training Services

Renewal: Optional twelve (12) month extension, potentially taking contract completion date to 18/08/2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046b7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004098-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2024 - 18 Aug 2026 1-2 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
Scottish 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
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C.S.Todd & Associates Ltd

Further Information

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