Notice Information
Notice Title
Rescue 3 Water Rescue Courses
Notice Description
TWFRA ('the Authority') is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ('the Service') on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable additional support during major emergencies. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) requires ongoing, compliant training for personnel involved in Water and Flood Rescue. Since 2006, TWFRS has adopted a recognised training framework that supports both external training and the development of internal instructors. This model has proven to be cost-effective and operationally efficient, enabling the Service to deliver high-quality training while maintaining compliance with national standards. TWFRS utilises a structured training and log booking system to manage qualifications and ensure accurate, auditable records. This supports compliance with the DEFRA Concept of Operations and the NFCC Rescue Boat Code and helps safeguard the Service's reputation in the delivery of water rescue capabilities. As national operational guidance and compliance requirements have evolved, so too have the training standards. This includes enhanced prerequisites for instructors and the introduction of new modules developed in response to national incidents and debriefs. The Service continues to adapt its training provision to meet these evolving standards. With the expansion of TWFRS's Water and Flood Rescue provision under the Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), the demand for initial training, CPD, and recertification continues to grow. Ensuring access to recognised and compliant training is essential to maintaining operational readiness and meeting service delivery expectations. As a result, TWFRS is seeking suitable training providers to deliver the courses outlined in the scope and specification
Lot Information
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician-Advanced-Water (SRTA-W)
Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician-Advanced-Water (SRTA-W)
Renewal: 2 X 12 Months
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor (SRTi) plus follow on recertification of qualifications (Refresher)Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician Instructor (SRTi) plus follow on recertification of qualifications (Refresher)
Renewal: 2 X 12 Months
Water and Flood Team Leader (WFTL) Initial plus CPD and RecertificationRescue 3 Water and Flood Team Leader (WFTL) Initial plus CPD and Recertification
Renewal: 2 X 12 Months
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ae
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002338-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
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
- £42,520 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- £42,520 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 30 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 9 Dec 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
- 13 Jan 2026 - 12 Jan 2028 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@twfire.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- TYNE AND WEAR,
- Postcode
- SR5 3QY
- Post Town
- Sunderland
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC44 Sunderland
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Sunderland
- Electoral Ward
- Washington North
- Westminster Constituency
- Washington and Gateshead South
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002338-2026
12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081212-2025
9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059106-2025
24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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