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Provision of Smoke and Heat Training Facilities 2026/2027

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Smoke and Heat Training Facilities for the year 2026/2027, with the project facilitated by Fire Service College Limited. This is classified under services in the industry category of safety training services, and it predominantly operates within the region of Oxfordshire (UKJ14), United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition approach, categorised as below threshold. The significant dates include the contract period from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an option for renewal. The total contract value stands at £175,400, excluding VAT, and was awarded on 31 March 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and training services, particularly those capable of providing facilities and equipment for fire and rescue training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in related fields can find growth by aligning with similar tenders, leveraging their specialised offerings to meet public sector needs. Companies that can deliver high-quality, compliant safety training services are well-suited to compete in future tenders from public authorities like Oxfordshire County Council. The limited competition method for this and similar tenders underscores the importance of demonstrating robust capability and specialised expertise.

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Notice Title

Provision of Smoke and Heat Training Facilities 2026/2027

Notice Description

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (OFRS) Training Venues, Equipment and Services - Fire Service College Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046023-2026
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

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE

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