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Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 14:32

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5" under an open procurement method. The procurement is classified under CPV code 80510000 for specialist training services. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts signed on 10th March 2025. The tender focused on providing training services within the UKM region, specifically delivering training services relevant to fire-prevention and firefighting. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 357,000, will cover an optional increase or decrease in the number of delegates trained throughout its duration. The successful supplier for this contract is Gardiner Associates Training and Research (GATR), chosen based on selection criteria emphasizing quality and price, with a substantial weighting towards price at 70%.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in fire-prevention and firefighting. Companies capable of providing dynamic and scalable training programs would find this contract beneficial for growth, given the flexibility to adjust delegate numbers. The focus on both quality and cost-effectiveness makes it ideal for well-established SMEs with a proven track record in delivering high-standard training within tight budgetary constraints. This procurement aligns with the SFRS's commitment to comprehensive and adaptable skills development for justice, ensuring continuous professional improvement and compliance with public safety standards.

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Notice Title

Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5

Notice Description

Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5

Options: Option to increase or decrease number of delegates taking training throughout the contract lifetime.

Renewal: Optional 1 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b37b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010929-2025
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75251100 - Firefighting services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£357,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months 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
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.mcmillan@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
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

GARDINER ASSOCIATES TRAINING AND RESEARCH (GATR

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