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Services of IOSH Training Courses

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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11 Dec 2025 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, operating as a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Services of IOSH Training Courses" for health and safety training services. Located in Reading, United Kingdom, the Authority conducted a limited competition procurement method due to the project's value being below £100k. The tender process, initiated for IOSH Managing Safely courses, began with contract signing on 7th October 2025 and runs until 29th September 2028, with potential renewals extending to 2030. The procurement falls under the services category and has received an award status of 'complete' and 'active', reinforcing its adherence to the legal framework outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for training service providers specialising in health and safety courses. PRAXIS42 LIMITED, a large-scale supplier known for its expertise in this sector, has been awarded the contract, marking it as an ideal candidate due to its capacity to deliver comprehensive safety training programmes across the UK. Businesses with similar service offerings, particularly those capable of providing nationally recognised qualifications and meeting sub £100k budget requirements, should consider participating in future tenders by public authorities like the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority to leverage steady business growth in the public sector training market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services of IOSH Training Courses

Notice Description

The Authority takes its commitment to health and safety very seriously. Training is a crucial element in ensuring our staff are equipped to manage the health and safety risks encountered in their roles. This is a nationally recognised qualification that has been provided to staff for many years. The course continues to meet our needs for health and safety training. IOSH Managing Safely is a standard syllabus that is delivered by IOSH's network of approved training providers. As the value was below PS100k, a 3-quote process was conducted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082026-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

80550000 - Safety training services

80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PRAXIS42

Further Information

Notice Documents

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