Tender

Business Fire Safety Training

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 13:16

Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, in collaboration with the South Wales and North Wales Fire and Rescue Services, is currently in the process of inviting tenders for the provision of Business Fire Safety Training. This tender seeks to secure services in the realm of personal development and technical training, particularly within the service sector, under an open procurement procedure. The procurement activity, valued at approximately £480,000 gross, covers the UK region with a focus on Wales. Key dates include the submission deadline on 10th December 2025, and inquiry cut-off on 3rd December 2025, as the procurement advances from the tender stage towards an award by 2nd February 2026. This tender is compliant with Welsh devolved regulations and is hosted under the jurisdiction of the public authority's sub-central government. Prospective bidders can participate through an online platform compatible with English and Welsh languages, ensuring broad accessibility.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services and technical training, to expand their portfolio within the public sector. It is suitable for SMEs as well, facilitating their entry into the fire safety training industry. Businesses capable of delivering accredited courses at levels 3, 4, and 5, conforming to Skills for Justice standards, will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Additionally, the contract includes the potential for renewal, offering further business continuity and growth prospects. The Fire and Rescue Services in Wales are keen to engage with providers that can offer flexible delivery methods, including on-site and virtual learning environments, enhancing adaptability and service reach. This is an ideal scenario for businesses aiming to build long-term partnerships with key public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Business Fire Safety Training

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking tenders for the provision of Business Fire Safety Training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Optional Specialist Courses relating to Business Fire Safety

Renewal: option to extend by a further 36 months at 12-month intervals

Planning Information

To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on 23rd October 2025, 10am - 10:45am, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, as the lead on this procurement, will outline the procurement and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. Please register your interest to bid for this opportunity via the sell2wales notice and register your place at the engagement event by contacting David Williams - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm on 17th October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072404-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80522000 - Training seminars

80531200 - Technical training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-11-10

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
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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