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Provision of Fire Engineering Training (Diploma and Degree Level)

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Fire Engineering Training (Diploma and Degree Level)" in the public order and safety industry category. Located at the SFRS National Training Centre in Cambuslang, this contract was awarded via a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to previous unsuccessful open procedures. The contract, valued at £185,000, was signed on 18th February 2025, with UCLAN as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational institutions and training providers specialising in fire engineering and safety training. Businesses with expertise in delivering diploma and degree level qualifications in fire engineering will find this contract particularly advantageous, enabling them to collaborate with a reputable public safety organization. Such partnerships not only enhance the service provider's portfolio but also contribute to their growth by meeting essential statutory training needs in fire safety and compliance for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fire Engineering Training (Diploma and Degree Level)

Notice Description

Provision of Fire Engineering Training (Diploma and Degree Level)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Fire Engineering Training (Diploma and Degree Level)

Options: Additional candidates if required.

Procurement Information

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are a consultee of Building Standards in Scotland and as such, regularly review Fire Engineering Strategies and Alternative Solutions to ensure they comply with the Scottish Technical Handbook. The Scottish Technical Handbook is the guidance document used by the Local Building Standards Authorities, by which a building is built. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have a statutory duty as a consultee of Building Standards in Scotland, to review fire engineering consultations from the Local Authority Building Standards Verifiers. In order to do this and to enable SFRS to meet its statutory duty, we require qualified Fire Engineers. SFRS have undertaken two (2) failed procurement exercises for the provision of this requirement within the last 18 months - one of which was an Open Procedure. Therefore, in order to meet its statutory and legal obligations, it is proposed that SFRS award a contract, directly, for the Provision of Fire Engineering Training, using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication route to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791010
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524391
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
calum.anderson@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCLAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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