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C26020 - Animal Rescue Training

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2026 at 09:09

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 09:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent Fire and Rescue Service appointed a provider of animal rescue training to support operational competence at animal incidents. The service covers practical large-animal rescue and handling-dogs training, aligned with National Operational Guidance and the Service’s animal rescue response framework, including AR2 and AR3. This is specialist staff, technical and safety training delivered for the fire and rescue service. The buying organisation is Kent Fire and Rescue Service, based in Maidstone, and the operational requirement relates to its animal rescue response in Kent. The procurement is for services rather than goods or construction works, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement is focused on training personnel to respond safely and competently to incidents involving animals.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 28 July 2026 following a below-threshold open competition. One bid was received and one was evaluated. British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association won the single lot. The award value is £92,020 excluding VAT and £110,424 including VAT. The awarded contract period runs from 11 August 2026 to 10 August 2030, with an option to extend by a further 12 months to 10 August 2031. The original tender period ended at noon on 15 July 2026, and enquiries closed on 1 July 2026. Evaluation weighted the quality questionnaire at 60% and the pricing schedule at 40%. The award remains active, with signature scheduled by 10 August 2026.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for specialist animal rescue training within a fire and rescue service, covering both large-animal rescue and handling dogs. A credible future competitor would need trainers able to deliver practical, operationally relevant instruction and support staff competence at animal incidents. Experience should include safe handling techniques, rescue methods and training for emergency responders, with the ability to align delivery to National Operational Guidance and the buyer’s AR2 and AR3 response framework. Suppliers should be able to provide a structured training programme, technical and safety content, and evidence that training can be delivered consistently to operational personnel. The single-bid outcome indicates a relatively focused supplier market, while the SME suitability shows that a specialist training provider can be appropriately positioned.

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Notice Information

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)

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071017-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£92,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association

Further Information

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