Award

Provision of First Aid Training and Specialist Care Courses

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 12:35

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has successfully completed the tender process for the "Provision of First Aid Training and Specialist Care Courses," classified under the Training Services industry category. This procurement covers services to be delivered mainly in the Norwich area, within 10 miles of County Hall. The process used an open procurement method and culminated in awards on 27th May 2025. Two contracts were signed: one for "First Aid Training" valued at £213,108 and another for "Specialist Care training" valued at £208,416. Though some lots were cancelled during the tender, the awards have been made active, with both contracts awarded to Norvic Training (UK) Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Cambridge. The tender utilised an open procedure, ensuring wide accessibility to potential suppliers, adhering to the legal framework set by the EU Directive 32014L0024.

This contract offers excellent business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in training services. SMEs in particular would find suitable competition ground due to the open procedure followed, fostering a fair environment. Companies engaged in health, safety, or educational training services or those looking to expand their public sector portfolio could leverage such opportunities. This contract not only enhances the services provided by Norfolk County Council but also opens the path for extended partnerships, given the potential maximum extension duration of up to 36 months as outlined in the contract. With a clear mandate to deliver high-quality training, businesses excelling in providing specialised skills and training services are well aligned to meet the expectations and contractual needs of this procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Training and Specialist Care Courses

Notice Description

One of the key responsibilities of Norfolk County Council (NCC) is to ensure training is delivered to a consistently high standard and to evaluate the effectiveness of the training. NCC has awarded 2 contracts for the provision of First Aid training and Specialist care courses.

Lot Information

First Aid Training

One of the key responsibilities of Norfolk County Council (NCC) is to ensure training is delivered to a consistently high standard and to evaluate the effectiveness of the training. NCC has awarded 2 contracts for the provision of First Aid training and Specialist care courses.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 36 months, in 12 month implements at the Council's discretion.

Specialist Care training

One of the key responsibilities of Norfolk County Council (NCC) is to ensure training is delivered to a consistently high standard and to evaluate the effectiveness of the training. NCC has awarded contracts for the provision of First Aid training and Specialist care courses.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 36 months, in 12 month implements at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033290-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£237,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£421,524 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORVIC TRAINING (UK

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