Award

Provision of Incident Command Training

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 08:31

Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex Fire Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Incident Command Training" services. This open competition tender was aimed at selecting providers for two main service lots: an Incident Command Training Service and a web-based online training platform for Incident Commanders. The contract, managed by the East Sussex Fire Authority for the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, involved awarding the contracts to two top-scoring providers. The procurement, classified under safety training services, took place in Lewes, UK. The award stage was finalised on 15th October 2025, with contracted services set to commence on 1st November 2025, continuing potentially until October 2029, including an optional 12-month renewal period. The procurement method adhered to an open competition format, below the threshold, with contracts awarded to Artemis Training and Development Ltd, Katherine Lamb Associates Ltd, and Peter Stanley Training Ltd.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly those offering innovative training solutions compatible with digital platforms. Companies that can deliver high-quality training at competitive costs stand to benefit, as the award criteria balanced cost and quality equally. The focus on web-based training platforms opens doors for technology-driven enterprises capable of supporting digital training advancements. Large-scale companies, as well as SMEs with suitable capabilities, are well-positioned to expand or establish their presence in the public sector training market through tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Provision of Incident Command Training

Notice Description

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award contracts on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) to the top two scores, for the provision of an Incident Command Training Service (Lot 1). There will also be a contract for the supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders (Lot 2).

Lot Information

The provision of an Incident Command Training Service

Lot 1 The provision of an Incident Command Training Service

Renewal: up to 12 months

The supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders

Lot 2 The supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders

Renewal: up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065430-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@esfrs.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ARTEMIS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

KATHERINE LAMB ASSOCIATES

PETER STANLEY TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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