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Fire Service college courses

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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27 May 2026 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, is conducting a procurement process for "Fire Service College Courses," focusing on providing various one-off training services for the Fire Service. The procurement relates to personal development training services, classified under CPV 80570000. The contract, awarded directly through a below-threshold process without competition, began on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. Located in Warrington, UK, the buyer completed the tender process with the award made to the Fire Service College, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract was signed on 27th May 2026 with a gross contract value of £144,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development services, particularly those with expertise in personal development and fire service training. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality training solutions would find this contract beneficial for increasing their portfolio in the public sector. Large training organisations, especially those experienced in dealing with governmental bodies, might find it advantageous to collaborate on sub-contracting or potential future renewals, leveraging the structured nature and financial reliability of government procured services. The direct award method without competition implies that established relationships and a strong reputation in the industry could be crucial for future engagement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Fire Service college courses

Notice Description

Various one off training courses for Fire Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049827-2026
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

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE

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