Award

Fire Safety Training Courses

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for "Fire Safety Training Courses" under the services industry category. Intended for the sub-central government sector, the contract involves Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications in Fire Safety Training, to be conducted face to face. This contract, awarded on 27th November 2025, is active and spans from 28th November 2025 to 10th August 2028, with possible extensions until 2030. The limited procurement method focused on obtaining three price quotes below the threshold and was awarded to Oxford Fire Safety T/A The Fire Safety Academy. The training sessions will occur in the UKJ11 region.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services to collaborate with public authorities to deliver essential training. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in safety training, are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities by offering bespoke training solutions. Such contracts not only provide steady revenue streams but also enhance the businesses' profiles by associating with notable public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Training Courses

Notice Description

The Fire Safety Advisors are required to complete Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications in Fire Safety Training. It is expected that there will be 2 cohorts of 2-10 delegates. It is expected that the training will take place face to face at a venue of the supplier's choice. The contract award was based on 3 quotes price only evaluation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081994-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 10 Aug 2028 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementenquiries@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD FIRE SAFETY T/A THE FIRE SAFETY ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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