Award

Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 09:17

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 13:04

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sought specialist training services for online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training, with an initial invitation to tender issued on 19th November 2024. The procurement process aimed to find a supplier to provide accredited training and assessment courses for approximately 330 officers from 2024 to 2026, in line with statutory functions and Skills for Justice Award requirements. The procurement process progressed to the award stage, with Vital Fire Solutions Ltd being selected on 10th January 2025. The training includes a Level 2 certification in Fire Investigation, to be delivered in Llantrisant, with a focus on small and non-complex incident investigations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online training solutions and accredited emergency service training. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive fire investigation training, and those with experience in meeting governmental certification standards, would find this contract particularly suitable. By securing such tenders, businesses can establish or enhance their reputation within the public safety and professional training sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training

Notice Description

The Welsh Fire and Rescue Service is seeking specialist training to support statutory functions in fire investigation for officers not trained in fire investigation.As an emergency service, the Fire Authority will require the successful provider to:* Deliver an online Tier 1 (Level 2) Fire Investigation training course for candidates to undertake small and non-complex investigation at actual incidents.* Provide assessment and respective qualifications for approximately 330 persons for 2024 - 2026 (with additional courses in line with retirement profile) in the following areas, to ensure its personnel meet the minimum competencies of the Skills for Justice Award, Level 2: Certificate in Fire Investigation.* The course is be accredited by Skills for Justice (SFJ).* The training and assessment to meet and include the Teir 1 requirements as identified in the Appendix 1: Tier 1 Fire Investigation Criteria in NFCC Competence Framework for Fire Investigation, Second Edition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146109
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146109
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Julie Snooks
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1443232082

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL FIRE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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