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PRN004578 Apprenticeship Contracts

Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority procured fire fighter apprenticeships and associated training services for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. The requirement falls within specialist training services and covers the delivery of apprenticeship-based development for firefighters, together with related training activity. The buying authority is based in Nottingham, and the services are for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue rather than a general training requirement across multiple public bodies. Businesses relevant to this opportunity are providers of firefighter apprenticeships, vocational training and related specialist development services, particularly those able to support operational fire and rescue personnel and meet the requirements of a public-sector fire authority.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to SFJ Awards Limited. The award was made on 1 August 2026, and the active contract was signed on the same date for £70,000. The authority used a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, through a direct award under the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training 1086 arrangement. The procurement was evaluated on price. One bid was recorded. The tender comprised a single requirement for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue; its associated lot is recorded as cancelled, while the published award and contract are active. The contract period is not stated. SFJ Awards Limited is identified as the appointed supplier.

This award demonstrates established public-sector demand for firefighter apprenticeships and associated specialist training within Nottinghamshire. A competitor seeking similar work would need a credible capability to design and deliver apprenticeship provision for fire and rescue services, with training that is relevant to firefighter roles and operational requirements. Experience of working with public authorities and understanding the governance, assurance and delivery expectations attached to apprenticeship contracts would strengthen a supplier’s position. The route used here also shows the commercial importance of access to the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training 1086 arrangement, or an equivalent compliant procurement route. The selected supplier was an SME, indicating that delivery at this scale is not limited to large national training organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN004578 Apprenticeship Contracts

Notice Description

Fire fighter apprenticeship and associated training services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fire fighter apprenticeship and associated training services for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue.

Procurement Information

Use of the YPO Apprenticeships and Associated Training 1086 via Direct Award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073528-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SFJ AWARDS LIMITED

Further Information

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