Planning

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue - ICT Training

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue - ICT Training." This initiative seeks a supplier to deliver flexible and high-quality training for their Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team. The project focuses on providing online access to technical IT content and aims to serve approximately 40 staff members annually in areas such as cloud technologies, cybersecurity, software development, and IT service management. This procurement belongs to the services category and is located within the UKE4 region. The current engagement stage is scheduled to close on the 19th of December 2025. Interested suppliers must send their expressions of interest via the provided email address.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT training and educational services to partner with a public authority. The contract is designed to last for at least three years, offering stability and potential for long-term collaboration. Ideal candidates are those that can provide comprehensive digital training solutions, including manager dashboards, reporting capabilities, and sandbox environments. Companies that cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to express their interest, as the tender is suitable for this category. The procurement method includes a special regime with a concession, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their client base in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue - ICT Training

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking a suitable supplier to deliver flexible, high-quality training for our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team. The training solution must allow staff to access and exit courses as needed, ensuring operational priorities can always take precedence. Approximately 40 staff members will require training annually. WYFRS require online access to technical IT content, including structured learning pathways, with coverage across key areas such as but not to be limited to: Cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS), Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Software Development and Programming (e.g., Python, .NET, Java), Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, DevOps and Automation, Networking and Infrastructure, IT Service Management and Governance. In addition, the solution should provide: Manager dashboards for tracking progress and engagement, Reporting capabilities for performance and compliance, and Sandbox environments for hands-on practice and experimentation. The contract duration is currently undefined but is expected to run for a minimum of three years. Suppliers who wish to express an interest in this project should email their expression of interest to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk . Please provide contact details, summary of your services and a link to your website.

Planning Information

Current engagement will be conducted via email correspondence as mentioned within the description area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e831
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076800-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 25 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD11 2DY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Westminster Constituency
Spen Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e831-2025-11-25T11:53:04Z",
    "date": "2025-11-25T11:53:04Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e831",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PYTC-9788-PZGW",
            "name": "West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PYTC-9788-PZGW"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "FSHQ, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw",
                "locality": "Bradford",
                "postalCode": "BD112DY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PYTC-9788-PZGW",
        "name": "West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "Current engagement will be conducted via email correspondence as mentioned within the description area.",
                "dueDate": "2025-12-19T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "076800-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076800-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-25T11:53:04Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e831",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue - ICT Training",
        "description": "West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking a suitable supplier to deliver flexible, high-quality training for our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team. The training solution must allow staff to access and exit courses as needed, ensuring operational priorities can always take precedence. Approximately 40 staff members will require training annually. WYFRS require online access to technical IT content, including structured learning pathways, with coverage across key areas such as but not to be limited to: Cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS), Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Software Development and Programming (e.g., Python, .NET, Java), Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, DevOps and Automation, Networking and Infrastructure, IT Service Management and Governance. In addition, the solution should provide: Manager dashboards for tracking progress and engagement, Reporting capabilities for performance and compliance, and Sandbox environments for hands-on practice and experimentation. The contract duration is currently undefined but is expected to run for a minimum of three years. Suppliers who wish to express an interest in this project should email their expression of interest to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk . Please provide contact details, summary of your services and a link to your website.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72500000",
                        "description": "Computer-related services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "80500000",
                        "description": "Training services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKE4",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "concession"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-05-26T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-05-25T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}