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Helicopter Firefighting Course

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Helicopter Firefighting Course, initiated by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has reached the contract award stage as of 2nd June 2025. This contract, aimed at specialist training services under industry category CPV 80510000, is focused on delivering a 2-day course during the period from 19th May to 19th September 2025. The training takes place in Leeds, United Kingdom, and involves advanced fire response scenarios and techniques. The procurement followed a direct method without competition, being below the threshold, and the supplier, Serco Limited, has been awarded the contract with a gross value of £20,915.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in training and development for emergency response services. Businesses specialising in firefighting, rescue operations, or helicopter safety can leverage this contract as a platform for showcasing expertise in creating tailored training modules. Large-scale training providers that offer bespoke courses would be well-suited to demonstrate their capabilities in high-stakes environments. By engaging with this public authority contract, companies can enhance their reputation within the fire safety sector and expand their networks within public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Helicopter Firefighting Course

Notice Description

2 day Helicopter Firefighting Course For Delivery in 2025. The course has been specially formulated and assembled specifically for our fire crew and consists of a raised Helideck, fire response scenarios and search & rescue techniques. The crew also undertake BA (Breathing Apparatus training).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029032-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,915 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Darcy Roberts
Contact Email
darcy.roberts2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

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