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Provision of First Aid Training and Clinical Governance

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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20 Jan 2026 at 09:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has completed a public procurement process for the "Provision of First Aid Training and Clinical Governance" services. This contract was awarded under a limited procurement method, designed for below-threshold limited competition, with the legal basis being the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54. The selected service provider is LIVES Education Ltd, operating within the services industry category, specifically focusing on first-aid training services (CPV: 80562000). The contract, valued at £53,484, will facilitate operations from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2028, with the official award documented on 20th January 2026. The procurement stage at the time of reporting is complete, with the contract already active in the Wellingborough region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency healthcare training and clinical governance services. The nature of the contract aligns well with large-scale enterprises capable of delivering specialised training and governance within the framework of public safety services. Companies with robust training capabilities and experience in navigating limited competition tenders would find this contract conducive to further establishing their footing in the public sector, particularly those that can leverage the scale similar to LIVES Education Ltd. Expanding collaborations with regional authorities could particularly benefit businesses aiming to enhance their reputation and market presence in the Northamptonshire and surrounding areas across the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of First Aid Training and Clinical Governance

Notice Description

Provision of First Aid Training and Clinical Governance for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06097e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004628-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80562000 - First-aid training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,484 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@northants.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVES EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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