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title: "Provision of Training Providers for Core Skills courses"
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buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# Provision of Training Providers for Core Skills courses

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c52861c-5c27-4991-831e-915f111561c4

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of Training Providers for Core Skills courses", aimed at sourcing up to three specialist training providers. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for training services, is located in Theale, Reading, within the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 29 April 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 30 April 2019 and extend for one year, including an option for a further year. Interested parties must comply with terms that will be published on 11 April 2019, with a minimum contract value of £5,000 rising to a total value of £50,000.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for training service providers, notably those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs), to grow their business footprint in the services sector. Companies specialising in core skills training should consider participating, as the contract requires providers to offer courses that align with the authority's training needs. Given the competitive open procurement method, eligible businesses keen on delivering quality training services have a prime avenue to engage with a significant public sector authority, thereby enhancing their market presence and establishing valuable partnerships.

## Notice

RBFA is seeking to appoint up to three specialist training providers able to provide three of the Authority's Core Skills courses. All training courses will be provided at the head quarters in Theale, Reading. This framework will be in place for one year with an option to extend for a further year. Full details of the requirements are included in the tender documents uploaded through Blue Light herein. The training agreement terms will be added to the portal on 11th April 2019. All Tenders will need to be able to comply with the terms of the agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3640c705-891b-40ed-a1f4-f76e87cf02f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 1 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PINCENTS KILN |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3640c705-891b-40ed-a1f4-f76e87cf02f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3640c705-891b-40ed-a1f4-f76e87cf02f9
  10th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28108&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  User / Company

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