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Provision of Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Training

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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15 Apr 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has completed the contracting process for the provision of Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Training, serving the Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. This falls under the services category, specifically in health training services, and is to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed via a direct method, below the competition threshold, and the contract was active starting 1st April 2026, with a potential extension until July 2027. The contract was signed on 19th March 2026, and its total value, inclusive of extensions, amounts to £198,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises proficient in medical training services. The awarded supplier, Abacus Training Centre Ltd, exemplifies a suitable entity catering to such a specialised sector. Companies experienced in delivering emergency medical training or health-related services within the UK are well-positioned to engage in future opportunities, particularly given the contractual possibility for an extension. This procurement highlights the demand for expertise in medical training within public sector organisations, offering scope for developing tailored solutions and cultivating strategic relationships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Training

Notice Description

Provision of Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Training for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068384
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034418-2026
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

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

ABACUS TRAINING CENTRE

Further Information

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