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29 Jul 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority has concluded a public procurement process, awarding a contract titled "Digital Content for UKRO Training," pertinent to the services industry category. This procurement involves a subscription to digital training materials focusing on operational responses to Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs), provided under a licence agreement. The fire authority, located at Hindlip Park, Worcester, originally initiated this process as a direct procurement method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition," and ultimately awarded the contract to ResDigital. The contract, signed on 29th July 2026, has an active status and is set to commence on 1st September 2026, with a planned conclusion on 31st August 2027, under renewal terms for up to three years. The service will span various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This contract presents significant opportunities for digital training service providers, particularly those capable of offering specialised content for emergency response personnel. Businesses specialising in e-learning platforms or software development, especially SMEs, could find such tenders advantageous for growth, as seen with the supplier, ResDigital. This tender reflects the potential for businesses providing niche digital services to engage with public sector agencies, aiding in both customer base expansion and revenue generation. Such procurement processes may particularly benefit technology firms focused on training solutions and software aligned with emergency services or governmental training modules.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Content for UKRO Training

Notice Description

Subscription to digital training material focused on our operational response to Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs). Licence Based

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d668
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071684-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESDIGITAL

Further Information

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