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Provision of Animal Rescue Courses

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, involves the provision of animal rescue courses for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The procurement falls under the services category and utilises a limited procurement method specifically designed for below-threshold contracts. This contract, identified by the code CN202508015, was signed on 21 August 2025 and is scheduled to run from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage with completion status and involves a contracting value of £26,156.40 gross (£21,792.00 net). The contracting party operates from Wellingborough, United Kingdom, and the legal framework guiding the tender is documented under the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training or education services, particularly those with expertise in animal rescue and trauma care. The awarded contract with the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association highlights a preference for knowledgeable and specialised service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and offerings in specialised animal rescue training would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Participating in such procurement processes can foster growth by expanding service portfolios and establishing footholds in governmental tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Animal Rescue Courses

Notice Description

Provision of Animal Rescue Courses for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008796-2026
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
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
£21,792 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRITISH ANIMAL RESCUE AND TRAUMA CARE ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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