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Helicopter Firefighting Course

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recently completed a public procurement process for a Helicopter Firefighting Course, designated under the education and training services category. The procurement process began on 26th January 2026 and the contract is set to run until 25th January 2027. Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, this contract was awarded to SERCO LIMITED through a direct procurement method classified as "below threshold - without competition." This process was part of a service provision aimed at equipping the Leeds General Infirmary Helipad Fire Response Team with bespoke firefighting training, facilitated by SERCO LIMITED as the sole supplier. The contract, worth £13,638 gross, was officially signed on 25th January 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those capable of providing niche or bespoke training courses. While this particular contract was awarded directly to SERCO LIMITED, there may be similar opportunities in the future for businesses prepared to collaborate on training or safety services within healthcare settings. Such contracts are well-suited to companies with a robust capacity to deliver specialised training in emergency response scenarios, particularly those looking to engage with public sector organisations such as NHS Trusts.

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Notice Title

Helicopter Firefighting Course

Notice Description

IFTC are the only supplier of this bespoke training for the LGI Helipad Fire Response Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029477-2026
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,365 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 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
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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