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Provision of Winch, HIAB and Slingers & Signallers training for WS FRS

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Winch, HIAB, Slingers, and Signallers training for its Fire and Rescue Service staff. The contract, awarded to Sussex Transport Ltd, falls under the services category with a focus on personnel-training services. Located in Chichester, this sub-central government authority has opted for a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 28th February 2026 and encompasses a period starting from 1st March 2026 until 28th February 2028, valued at GBP 36,729.60 including taxes.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel training services, especially those with large-scale operations like Sussex Transport Ltd. Organisations possessing expertise in training services related to emergency response and equipment handling would find the procurement a beneficial endeavour to explore potential collaborations with public authorities. Businesses that can deliver niche training modules efficiently are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts that require high levels of training specificity and durability.

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Notice Title

Provision of Winch, HIAB and Slingers & Signallers training for WS FRS

Notice Description

Provision of Winch, HIAB and Slingers & Signallers training for WS FRStaff

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037966-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,608 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX TRANSPORT

Further Information

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