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# Inciden Command in Fire and Rescue Training

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27086366-092f-44c1-b1aa-2c902998b570

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of Incident Command training in Fire and Rescue Services. The contract, titled "Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Training," falls under the training services category (CPV: 80500000) and is valued at £400,000, distributed over 9 lots. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure under the below-threshold regime, relevant for training services. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract on 18 December 2025, following the tender period end date of 31 March 2025. This programme will adhere to the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) standards, ensuring comprehensive training across the four levels of incident command. The service location for the contracted training will be in Reading, postcode RG31 7SD.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with capabilities in providing structured, accredited training solutions within public safety sectors. Companies such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity well-suited, as evidenced by the selection of suppliers like Artemis Training and Development, and K Lamb Associates Ltd, all of which are SMEs. The contract seeks suppliers who can deliver high-quality training aligned with national standards, offering opportunities for businesses to expand their portfolio within the public safety domain. Such contracts help businesses strengthen their market presence and establish themselves as leaders in specialised training, with the potential for further collaboration and contracts in related public service areas.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking tenders from tenderers for the Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services Training. The Authority) is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees through appropriate Incident Command training and assessment. Incident Command training and assessment will be delivered in accordance with the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) incident command training specifications. The National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) states that: "The ability to lead and resolve operational incidents safely is a key attribute for individuals who are charged with incident command responsibilities. Fire and rescue services should assure themselves that command skills are maintained." There are four nationally recognised levels of command within the fire and rescue service: Level 1 - Initial; Level 2 - Intermediate; Level 3 - Advanced; Level 4 - Strategic. Operational standards that align with the NFCC Incident command N.O.G. relating to these levels are: 1.SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; 2.SFJ Awards Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; 3.SFJ Awards Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; and 4.SFJ Awards Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services. On 21 February 2025 a contract notice was published by the Authority on Contracts Finder portal (UK e-notification service) inviting expressions of interest from Tenderers wishing to tender for the Contract. The Authority used the Open Procedure (Below Threshold Light Touch Regime) as the requirement was for training. The Authority received fours bids from following supplier: 1.Artemis Training and Development 2.Capita Business Services Ltd 3.K Lamb Associates Ltd 4.Peter Stanley Training Ltd To ensure resilience and flexibility to meet the requirements of the Authority, the successful Suppliers for this Tender will be selected on a tiered basis across 9 lots. Tenders will be evaluated and scored based on a combination of Price and Quality criteria for each lot. The tiering structure will be conducted as follows: *Tier 1 Supplier: The Tenderer achieving the highest combined score (Price + Quality) will be designatedas the Tier 1 Supplier; *Tier 2 Supplier: The Tenderer with the second highest combined score (Price + Quality) will bedesignated as the Tier 2 Supplier; and *Tier 3 Supplier: The Tenderer with the third highest combined score (Price + Quality) will be designatedas the Tier 3 Supplier. Contract value of PS400,000 across 9 lots and 4 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b68a3-318f-4219-a7bb-e7148b52e843 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 4 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 & RESCUE SERVICE |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARTEMIS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT; CAPITA FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE; K LAMB ASSOCIATES; PETER STANLEY TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b68a3-318f-4219-a7bb-e7148b52e843

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215b68a3-318f-4219-a7bb-e7148b52e843
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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