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Working at Heights Training

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has successfully completed the procurement of Working at Heights Training services under a direct procurement method. This process unfolded without the need for competition, adhering to the "Below threshold" criteria. The contract, valued at £109,000, was awarded to Lyon Equipment Ltd. It spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement falls under the "Training services" category within Staffordshire, United Kingdom, and was initiated based on the UK's legislative framework, UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on safety and compliance training in the public sector. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in delivering safety training at heights would find this contract aligned with their strengths. The direct procurement method indicates an expeditious requirement, providing efficient suppliers the chance to establish or enhance their presence within public sector collaborations. Lyon Equipment Ltd's successful bid underscores the potential for similar businesses to explore sub-central government opportunities for growth and development.

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Notice Title

Working at Heights Training

Notice Description

Working at Heights Training services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034130-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYON EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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