C26020 - Animal Rescue Training

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Notice Title

C26020 - Animal Rescue Training

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver and support operational competence in Animals at Incidents, including practical Large Animal Rescue and Handling Dogs training, in accordance with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and the Service's animal rescue response framework (AR2, AR3). Full service specification and tender documentation can be found on the Kent Business Portal. Deadline for submissions in the 15th July 2026 at 12pm (noon) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Training-services./G9NQXT5267 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G9NQXT5267

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extend for an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a6
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056021-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80531200 - Technical training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 15 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Active
Lots Status: Active
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: MAIDSTONE
Postcode: ME15 6XB
Post Town: Rochester
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Maidstone
Electoral Ward: Tovil
Westminster Constituency: Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056021-2026
15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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