Award

Fire Safety Inspector Training

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2024 at 09:31

Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement and Logistics Service, representing the NI Fire and Rescue Services (NIFRS), recently concluded a public procurement process titled "Fire Safety Inspector Training". The procurement falls under the "Education and training services" industry category, particularly focusing on specialist training services. The contracting authority required qualifications such as Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, and Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design. This open procedure covered the regions of the UK and Northern Ireland, with key dates including the tender announcement on 14 June 2024 and contract award on 14 October 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £240,000 GBP and has been signed with XACT CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING LTD, an SME based in Evesham, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety training and education services, particularly those capable of delivering certified qualifications in fire safety and management. SMEs in the training sector, especially those with expertise in fire engineering design, can benefit significantly from such contracts. The procurement process' framework agreement and open procedure ensure inclusive opportunities for competent bidders. Companies focusing on precise and competitively priced training modules would find themselves well-suited to pursue similar tenders, leveraging their specialised skills for potential growth in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Inspector Training

Notice Description

NIFRS requires the following qualifications, or equivalent, to be provided to train Fire Safety Inspectors and Managers. Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIFRS requires the following qualifications, or equivalent, to be provided to train Fire Safety Inspectors and Managers. Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046ffa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032925-2024
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 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
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

NI FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bouchernifrs@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Wallace Park
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XACT CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING

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