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The Provision of SFSO Level 3 & Level 4 Fire Safety Operational Training Course & Qualifications (for Senior Fire Safety Officers)

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the London Fire Commissioner, focuses on securing training services for Senior Fire Safety Officers (SFSO). The contract, titled "The Provision of SFSO Level 3 & Level 4 Fire Safety Operational Training Course & Qualifications," addresses the industry categories of training services and adult education. The award has been completed, with the process involving limited competition below the threshold. The procurement specifically aims to enhance fire safety knowledge applicable in incidents, and the training will serve to replace existing courses. Initiated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, the contract spans from 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2028, with a total gross contract value of £121,711. The Commissioner operates out of London SE1 0LL, underscoring its sub-central government role in public authority.

This award presents notable business growth opportunities for companies specialised in professional training and education, particularly those with expertise in fire safety regulations and operational training. As the procurement seeks to enhance safety officer capabilities, businesses that offer comprehensive fire safety qualifications and have experience in adult education are best suited to meet the contractual demands. The involved supplier, XACT CONSULTANCY & TRAINING LTD, indicative of the target market, reflects the opportunity for SMEs in the educational service sector to expand their offerings within public authority frameworks. The contract includes consistent engagement through monthly progress meetings and assessment criteria, ensuring a robust partnership with the buying organisation. Therefore, enterprises with a strategic focus on continuous training development and effective feedback mechanisms could find this an ideal engagement to articulate their service impact.

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Notice Title

The Provision of SFSO Level 3 & Level 4 Fire Safety Operational Training Course & Qualifications (for Senior Fire Safety Officers)

Notice Description

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking to procure the provision of Skills for Justice (SFJ) Fire Safety qualifications that are suitable for Senior Fire Safety Officers (SFSO) and fire safety knowledge that can be used at an incident. It is intended that the completion of these qualifications with additional element will enable the Senior Fire Safety Officer to carry out enforcing the article 31 element of the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005 and any other Fire Safety legislation which is required for their role. This will also provide them with the knowledge to support senior officers at an incident where fire safety knowledge of the build environment is required. This is to replace the existing SFSO course.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06545e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013627-2026
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractssection@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XACT CONSULTANCY & TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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