This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Hove, has completed a procurement process titled "First Aid Training Provider." The procurement, initiated by a tender, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on first-aid training services. The process concluded with an active contract awarded to The Training Co to deliver training courses both online and at suitable venues across Brighton & Hove. The contract is valued at £150,000 with potential renewal options stretching up to 2030. The procurement was conducted via an open method, labelled as "Below threshold - open competition," ensuring a transparent bidding process.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those offering innovative or bespoke first-aid training solutions. With the emphasis on quality and social value alongside competitive pricing, businesses that excel in these areas would be well-suited to compete in similar future bids. The structured procurement method and the option for contract renewals also provide sustainable growth prospects for small and medium enterprises, potentially opening pathways into government contracts and collaboration with local councils.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

First Aid Training Provider

Notice Description

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking training providers to deliver the following open and bespoke courses to Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) employees and staff working for independent social care and partner organisations. Training courses will take place both online and at various suitable venues across Brighton & Hove.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If supplier meets KPI's & service standards extensions may be granted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039914-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TRAINING

Further Information

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