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title: "The Provision of Firearms Make Safe Training (Border Force)"
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# The Provision of Firearms Make Safe Training (Border Force)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b11ab5d-ed70-421c-80a7-e8ee3b0d90e4

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here involves the provision of Firearms Make Safe Training for Border Force Officers, overseen by the Home Office in Liverpool, England. This contract, identified as CCZP18A14, is categorised under education and training services with a total value of £587,250. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to run from 1st November 2018 until 31st October 2020. The tender notice was published on 31st August 2018, and the deadline for expressing interest was 19th September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those able to provide expertise in firearms safety and handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an accessible contract due to the open nature of the procurement process. Businesses with experience in government contracts or those equipped to deliver comprehensive training across various locations, including the UK and overseas territories, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Please see attached documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831012bc-345c-4a28-a093-dbdc79c65326 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £587,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL ARMOURIES TRADING AND ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831012bc-345c-4a28-a093-dbdc79c65326
- 31 Aug 2018 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d24413-d83c-402d-b44c-da6bdeca31be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831012bc-345c-4a28-a093-dbdc79c65326
  5th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d24413-d83c-402d-b44c-da6bdeca31be
  31st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd558a01-27b1-4f34-80bc-319e4737c6e8
  CCZP18A14 Invitation To Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c2bfad5-c881-4c12-90d8-6813146344df
  CCZP18A14 Appendix A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21177249-2834-41c6-8c8a-9bc138c063a8
  CCZP18A14 Appendix B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e754dc6-8041-4228-ab93-a5186e5ec74a
  CCZP18A14 Appendix C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e4e7305-809a-4f24-95a9-e5521f638746
  CCZP18A14 Appendix D
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/849e623f-db37-4b77-819e-f4ca6d5b2a17
  CCZP18A14 Appendix E
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36a30688-1ede-4189-a0b8-ca12a91eeaa8
  CCZP18A14 Appendix F Part A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bd4a176-2f25-4f8c-89e6-751ca13797d9
  CCZP18A14 Appendix F Part B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe514d8e-09e5-48fc-9f0f-a834f71e9584
  CCZP18A14 - Award Letter - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f958512b-5654-4ec9-9969-a5fc85dc99e1
  CCZP18A14 - Agreement Annexes - REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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