Award

Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2025 at 09:42

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 15:05

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

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, headquartered in Llantrisant, sought bids for its "Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training" via an open procurement process. The tender, primarily categorized under specialist training services within the goods industry, aimed at enhancing statutory fire investigation capabilities among its officers. Critical dates in this procurement included the tender submission deadline on 13th December 2024 and the award date on 20th December 2024. The contract was then awarded to Vital Fire Solutions Ltd, based in Durham, with the contract being signed on 24th January 2025, marking the award stage of the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses offering specialist training services, particularly those able to deliver accredited online courses. Businesses adept in fire safety and emergency service training, especially those familiar with the Skills for Justice accreditation, would have been well-positioned to compete for this tender. Such contracts not only provide revenue but also enhance reputation and expertise in the emergency services sector, potentially leading to further opportunities with public safety authorities.

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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-146539
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146539
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
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
j-snooks@southwales-fire.gov.uk
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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