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Water Training Facilities

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Water Training Facilities" project, managed by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority, was completed with a direct award to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL). This procurement falls under the specialist training services industry and aims to deliver the Module 3 Water Responder Course at the Lee Valley White Water Centre, a world-class facility providing realistic water rescue conditions. Located in Tovil, Kent, the contracting authority operates within the sub-central government sector. The procurement, conducted as a direct contract without competition due to specific operational requirements, follows the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 25th September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2028, valued at GBP 59,000.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in specialist training services, particularly those with expertise in water rescue training. The focus on emergency service training opens avenues for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling high-volume and flow-specific water training requirements in the Kent region. Companies that offer innovative solutions and have the capability to deliver services in controlled but challenging environments, similar to Lee Valley White Water Centre, would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts in the future. This specific project highlights the need for collaboration with organisations capable of providing safe, realistic training settings, making it a suitable endeavour for businesses with specialised facilities and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Training Facilities

Notice Description

The Authority required delivery of the Module 3 Water Responder Course, which includes practical application in realistic water rescue conditions. Lee Valley White Water Centre is a purpose-built, world-class facility that offers controlled but realistic white-water conditions ideal for water rescue training. It provides a safe, professional environment where trainees can practice essential rescue techniques in fast-moving water under supervised conditions. The contract has been direct awarded to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) as are the only supplier in the area that is able to offer operational requirements in terms of water flow and volume training for emergency services in Kent. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982446040

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a15a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059371-2025
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
£59,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TOVIL
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENWICH LEISURE LIMITED (GLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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