Tender

Provision of HDIM Maintenance of Skills Training

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is inviting quotes for the provision of HDIM Maintenance of Skills Training, with the anticipated contract commencement date set for 11th July 2025. This tender falls under the education and training services category, and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is an open competition below threshold, allowing for electronic submissions. The tender process is currently active, with the enquiry period closing on 23rd June 2025 at 17:00 and the submission deadline on 24th June 2025 at 12:00. The contract location is in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKL region, and the contract term is initially for one year, with potential extensions totaling up to four additional years, contingent upon annual reviews and funding availability.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in delivering educational and training services. The contract value approaches £96,000, with a gross amount of £120,000 if extended for the maximum duration, suggesting lucrative returns for the successful business. Companies adept at technical training and possessing a robust pricing strategy may find themselves well-suited to compete. This contract allows businesses to establish strong ties with sub-central government authorities in Wales, potentially paving the way for further collaborations in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of HDIM Maintenance of Skills Training

Notice Description

This invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of HDIM Maintenance of Skills Training. The Contracting Authority will award the contract to a single supplier. The Contract Term shall be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months (subject to an annual review and Welsh Government funding). The anticipated commencement date of the contract is 11th July 2025. Any changes to this commencement date will be communicated to all Bidders through the e-tendering portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract Term shall be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months (subject to an annual review and availability of Welsh Government funding).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033555-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

MID AND WEST FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
Michelle Thomas
Contact Email
jack.millward@northwalesfire.gov.wales, m1-thomas@southwales-fire.gov.uk, mail@mawwfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441443232082

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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