Award

Fire Evacuation Training

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Dec 2025 at 12:25

TenderUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 17:22

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Fire Evacuation Training" was spearheaded by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, a central government public authority based in North Shields, United Kingdom. This open competition involved a tender for services in the safety education and training industry, valued at a gross amount of £120,000. The procurement process has moved through the stages of tender and award, culminating in the awarding stage on 9th December 2025. The awarded contract is set to commence on 15th December 2025 and will run until 15th December 2027, with an option for renewal extending up to 2029. The procurement was conducted using the open method, which is typical for below-threshold competitions.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for SMEs, specifically those specialising in safety training services, as evidenced by the successful supplier, SHN Training Services. With a focus on fire evacuation training at NSECH Hospital, businesses in the Tyne and Wear area—particularly those with the capability to deliver tailored safety training—will find such contracts lucrative. The tender's emphasis on open competition allows a wide range of businesses to participate, fostering innovation and competitiveness. SMEs that can demonstrate the ability to fulfil the requirements detailed in the procurement documents are particularly well-suited to compete and benefit from this contract, offering them the chance to expand their portfolios and increase market presence.

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Notice Title

Fire Evacuation Training

Notice Description

fire evacuation training at NSECH Hospital

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081030-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80330000 - Safety education services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Christopher Downs
Contact Email
christopher.downs@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07855015726

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHN TRAINING SERVICES

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