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Incident Command Training and Accreditation

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2026 at 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Oct 2026 at 09:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 15:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority procured incident command training and accreditation for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. The training is intended to ensure commanders at every level have the skills to carry out their roles in line with national guidance and recognised good practice, supporting safe, effective responses to operational incidents and the Service’s readiness and resilience. This is a staff-training service, covering the single procurement lot. The Authority oversees the Service, which provides fire and rescue services including public protection, prevention and emergency response. The procurement’s stated delivery areas span England; the specific training is for the Authority’s personnel.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to K Lamb Associates Ltd. The award was made on 2 October 2026, for £187,314 excluding VAT (£224,776.80 including VAT). The signed contract runs from 1 November 2026 to 30 October 2028, with options to extend for up to two further 12-month periods. The Authority used an open procedure. It evaluated price at 50% and quality at 50%; the quality assessment covered capability and capacity (35%), business continuity (5%) and social value (10%). Two bids reached the final stage, including one from an SME. The original tender submission deadline was 22 July 2026, and questions were due by 16 July 2026.

This award shows demand for specialist incident command training that equips fire service commanders at different levels to perform safely and effectively against national guidance and recognised good practice. Suppliers seeking to compete for a similar requirement from this Authority would need demonstrable training capability and capacity, credible arrangements for business continuity, and a way to evidence social value. The evaluation gave half of the scoring to quality, with capability and capacity the largest individual component, so a provider’s ability to deliver the required training at the necessary scale is central to competitiveness. The successful supplier was an SME, and one of the two final-stage bidders was also an SME, indicating that the work was not confined to large providers. Delivery is focused on the Authority’s workforce and operational-readiness needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Incident Command Training and Accreditation

Notice Description

TWFRA ('the Authority') is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ('the Service') on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable additional support during major emergencies. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority requires the provision of Incident Command training to ensure that Commanders at all levels possess the necessary skills to perform their roles in line with national guidelines and recognised best practice. The Service is committed to equipping all personnel with the appropriate knowledge and capabilities to ensure they are competent and safe in their duties. Effective Incident Command training underpins the ability of individuals to respond efficiently and appropriately to operational incidents, enabling the Service to meet the needs of the community at all times. The ongoing delivery of high-quality Incident Command training and development is therefore essential to maintaining operational readiness and organisational resilience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£187,314 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£187,314 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 30 Oct 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-05-30

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR,
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K Lamb Associates Ltd

Further Information

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