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Fire Scene Investigation Training

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Oct 2026 at 13:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Sep 2026 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is procuring fire scene investigation training on behalf of itself, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The supplier will train and assess fire service staff so they can qualify for Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigator roles and carry out investigations to the required competency standard. Training and assessment must enable delegates to achieve the Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation, in line with its qualification handbook and the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Fire Investigation Competency Framework. This is a training services contract, with investigation and higher-education elements. Delivery is for delegates from the three Welsh fire and rescue services; the stated delivery location is the United Kingdom.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure for a single-supplier framework. This is one lot, and the framework will not reopen competition for individual awards. The enquiry deadline was 3 November 2026 at 17:00, and the tender submission deadline was 10 November 2026 at 12:00. The stated contract period runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with an option to extend by up to 24 months in 12-month increments, to 31 January 2031. The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 70% quality, 20% price and 10% social value. The authority expected to complete the award decision by 11 January 2027.

This opportunity suits training providers with specialist fire investigation expertise and the facilities and assessors needed to deliver both instruction and practical assessment. Suppliers must be able to prepare fire service personnel for Tier 2 investigator responsibilities and support achievement of the Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation, following the qualification handbook and the National Fire Chiefs Council competency framework. The work serves three Welsh fire and rescue services, so bidders should be equipped to deliver a consistent programme for delegates drawn from multiple services. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable. Quality carries substantially more evaluation weight than price, with social value also assessed, so the offer needs to demonstrate a credible training approach and relevant outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Scene Investigation Training

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training and are seeking tenders from suppliers who can deliver this training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role.The successful bidder will provide training and assessment facilities that will enable Welsh FRS delegates to attain the Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards - Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation in line with the provisions of the SFJ Qualification Handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation 2nd Edition.The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months at 12-month intervals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for a further 24 months at 12-month intervals

Planning Information

To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on Thursday 8th October 2026, 10am - 10:45am, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority will outline the procurement and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. To register your place at the engagement event contact David Williams - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm on 7th October 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0778a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096096-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79720000 - Investigation services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-10-12

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
Additional Buyers

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

South Wales 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
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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