Tender

Deliver Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Training

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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09 Jan 2026 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority has issued an open tender for delivering the SFJ Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Training. This tender, identified by "002094-2026", is part of the Authority's efforts to advance the skills of fire investigators with a nationally accredited qualification. The procurement stage is currently active and involves an open competition, with key deadlines set for February 3, 2026, for enquiries, and February 6, 2026, for tender submissions. The contract will span from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2028, with potential extensions available. This service-focused procurement falls under the category of education and training services and is set to take place in Tyne and Wear, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training and educational service providers, particularly those specialising in vocational and specialist training services. Businesses offering advanced fire investigation techniques will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of enhancing organisational capability through competent scene examinations, evidence analysis, and legal presentation skills. With a competitive evaluation based equally on price and quality, suppliers have the chance to establish or strengthen ties with a key public authority, potentially leading to further opportunities given the possibility of contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deliver Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Training

Notice Description

TWFRA ('the Authority') is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ('the Service') on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable additional support during major emergencies. TWFRS is seeking a provider to deliver the SFJ Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation (RQF), a nationally accredited qualification that develops advanced skills in fire and explosion investigation. The programme must enable TWFRS investigators to competently examine scenes, collect and analyse evidence, produce accurate reports, and present findings in legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with professional standards and enhancing organisational capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060311
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002094-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational 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
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@twfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR,
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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