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title: "Service Rope Instructor Verification"
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buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)"
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# Service Rope Instructor Verification

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1382bd6b-78b5-4d6e-a1bf-c83397508ebb

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is currently conducting a tender process for "Service Rope Instructor Verification" aimed at ensuring compliance with the Working at Height Regulations 2005. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically focusing on specialist training services. The tender was published on 16th September 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 14th October 2021. The contract period is slated to begin on 4th January 2022 and will last until 3rd January 2026, with a total value of £20,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in training services, particularly those focused on technical and specialist training. Firms that possess expertise in working at heights and are familiar with compliance regulations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, enhancing their growth potential by engaging in training and verification services for fire and rescue personnel.

## Notice

The primary objective of the Contract is to ensure compliance with Working at Height Regulations 2005, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) Training Procedure 15 (TP15) and in line with standard industry practice, an external trainer/verifier is required to annually assess and validate the competence of TWFRS Rope Instructors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b982e85c-9aa6-4a88-9c00-5a5feca500a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS) |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b982e85c-9aa6-4a88-9c00-5a5feca500a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b982e85c-9aa6-4a88-9c00-5a5feca500a3
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39571&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31831
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.twfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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