Planning

Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 14:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, seeking to provide Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Classified under the services category, this opportunity is currently at the planning stage, with key dates such as the expression of interest deadline set for 31st March 2026 and pre-market engagement meetings scheduled for 21st April 2026. Located in the UK, specifically covering regions such as Wellingborough, this initiative aims to explore training services, firefighting services, and safety training services. Interested parties should prepare to submit their expressions of interest and are encouraged to engage with the market to refine the specifications before tendering.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in safety and firefighting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. With the contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2028, businesses have the prospect of engaging in long-term collaboration with the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Companies capable of delivering high-quality training and rescue services can leverage this tender to expand their operations and establish a lasting partnership with a public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue

Notice Description

The Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Training/Services available to refine our specification prior to going to tender.

Planning Information

The Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the training/services available prior to going out to tender. We are holding Pre-Market Engagement Meetings on 21st April 2026. The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 31st March 2026. If you are interested in attending the Pre-Market Engagement Meetings, please complete the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome If you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066108
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019008-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75251100 - Firefighting services

80500000 - Training services

80550000 - Safety 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
3 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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