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Provision of BAI and RTCI Courses

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for the provision of Breathing Apparatus and Road Traffic Collision Instructor Courses has been successfully completed by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. This process, classified under the "Training services" industry category, entailed awarding a contract to the Fire Service College. Located in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, the buying organisation represents a sub-central government public authority. The contract, identified by OCID "ocds-h6vhtk-061490," was initiated in the tender stage as a "Below threshold - without competition" method. The active contract, titled "Provision of BAI and RTCI Courses," was signed on 23rd October 2025 and spans from 30th October 2025 to 29th October 2028, with a contract value of £120,600 gross and £100,500 net.

This tender brings forth substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive instructor courses in emergency services skills. The potential for business growth is vast, especially for large-scale suppliers familiar with public authority demands. Companies can leverage this contract to establish lasting relationships within the public sector, particularly in the fire and rescue service arena, and enhance their portfolio by aligning their offerings with government requirements for highly specialised training services. The direct procurement method also indicates a streamlined process for experienced suppliers accustomed to navigating public contracts efficiently.

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Notice Title

Provision of BAI and RTCI Courses

Notice Description

Provision of Breathing Apparatus and Road Traffic Collision Instructor Courses for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009111-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£100,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE

Further Information

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