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The Provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET)

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has successfully completed the procurement process involving the provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET) targeted at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically under training services. The procurement method implemented was 'limited' due to the project being below threshold with competitive elements. The contract was awarded on 5th March 2026 and commenced on 16th March 2026, set to run until 15th March 2027, with an optional renewal for another year. The active contract with Gateway Workshops marks the completion of this procurement stage and is valued at £18,585.00 excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £22,302.00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service-based businesses focused on training and educational services. Specifically, small to medium enterprises similar to Gateway Workshops, which are adept in delivering education programmes, could find promising growth prospects here. Companies skilled in providing comprehensive education and training certifications, and those capable of operating within sub-central government contracts, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities in public sector procurement. The contract framework outlines clear expansion potential, especially with the structured option for renewal, making it an attractive project for businesses seeking sustained client relationships and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET)

Notice Description

The Provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET) for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067314
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026963-2026
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
£18,585 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

GATEWAY WORKSHOPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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