Award

Provision of Paratech Training

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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Award

06 Mar 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, involved the award of a contract titled "Provision of Paratech Training" for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically training services, in the UK regions UKF24 and UKF25. The process reached its award stage on 6th March 2026, following a direct procurement method without competition, due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was signed on 24th February 2026, spanning until 23rd February 2027, with a gross value of £22,471.20.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in emergency services training. The contract's direct award method indicates the buyer's preference for established connections and possibly pertinent experience or niche capabilities in Paratech training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find growth potential through similar targeted contracts, highlighting the benefits of leveraging specific industry knowledge and regional presence to fulfil needs in local government-related projects. The award to Outreach Organisation Ltd underscores the potential for SMEs to secure valuable contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Paratech Training

Notice Description

Provision of Paratech Training for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06643f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020437-2026
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
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
£18,726 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

OUTREACH ORGANISATION

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