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PRN004578 Apprenticeship Contracts

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2026 at 09:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PRN004578 Apprenticeship Contracts" was conducted by the Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority. This contract pertains to specialist training services within the public order and safety sector. The procurement focused on providing firefighter apprenticeship and associated training services in the Nottinghamshire area, specifically within the region UKF14. The opportunity progressed to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to SFJ Awards Limited on 1st August 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically through a direct award procedure, and it was not initially published as a call for competition due to the scope falling outside the directive's usual requirements.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses focused on delivering specialist training services, particularly those adept in firefighter training and apprenticeship programmes. The awarded contract, valued at £70,000, showcases the demand for niche training capabilities within local fire authorities, offering growth potentials for SMEs like SFJ Awards Limited who demonstrate expertise in this arena. Companies similar to SFJ Awards Limited, particularly those positioned as SMEs with capabilities in designing and executing specialised training programmes, would find such tenders align well with potential for business development and establishing footholds in public safety training sectors.

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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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
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

Further Information

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