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title: "WBSM Operational Assessments"
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# WBSM Operational Assessments

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ef5f9ed-8fce-40e5-a3e7-f9d1eb28781c

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently involved in the procurement process for "WBSM Operational Assessments," which falls under the services industry category. The tender was initiated through an open procedure and is aimed at securing up to three suppliers to conduct operational simulations for incident command training. The contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2019 and will conclude on 30th September 2020. While the assessment activities are to be conducted on a call-off basis, the tender period for applications closed on 12th August 2019, and the total estimated value of the contract is £95,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that focus on vocational and safety training. Companies that provide specialist training or personnel training services would be well-suited to compete. The operational assessments are aimed at enhancing skills for Initial and Intermediate Incident Commanders, providing a platform for businesses to contribute to the professional development of fire service personnel, ultimately fostering growth and innovation within the training sector.

## Notice

This tender document set provides statement of requirements for the provision of Watch Based Station Managers (WBSM) Operational Assessments for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, tendered through an Open Tender procedure advertised through the Blue Light emergency services procurement portal and published through Contracts Finder. The Authority are seeking up to three (3) compliant Suppliers to provide a number of operational simulations for individuals who are required to perform as Initial (Level 1) and/or Intermediate (Level 2) Incident Commanders within RBFRS. The Authority intend to contract for up to 33 days assessments on a call off basis, which will include four assessments per day (two am. and two pm.) totalling up to 132 assessments between October 2019 and September 2020. The Authority reserve the right to change these estimates as candidate numbers may vary. As this is a call off contract the Authority cannot guarantee any spend or minimum level of spend for any of these courses. The number and frequency of courses booked will be subject to the identification of need through recruitment and individual's personal development plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7829e3-f566-4b80-aa25-8d44a715cd4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTEMIS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
- 80531100 - Industrial training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7829e3-f566-4b80-aa25-8d44a715cd4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b7829e3-f566-4b80-aa25-8d44a715cd4f
  20th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29120&B=BLUELIGHT
  Bluelight
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  Bluelight

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