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title: "FAN001- Breathing Apparatus (BA) Initial Acquisition of Skills Training"
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# FAN001- Breathing Apparatus (BA) Initial Acquisition of Skills Training

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3740e6a1-4008-43f0-b7aa-3a4f2d0ef687

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## Summary

Leicester City Council is managing a procurement process for the "FAN001- Breathing Apparatus (BA) Initial Acquisition of Skills Training" for the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). This training programme aims to equip newly recruited firefighters with essential skills in Breathing Apparatus. The planned contract has an estimated value of £160,000 and is set to last for two years, with the possibility of extension for an additional two years. The tender is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 21st February 2019, and the service will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in training services, particularly those with experience in fire safety and emergency services training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement allows for direct engagement with a public sector entity, which could lead to further contracts in the future. Companies that excel in practical training solutions and have a solid understanding of fire-fighting protocols will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) invites Tenders for a Training Provider to deliver a training programme for newly recruited fire fighters in the Initial Acquisition of Skills in Breathing Apparatus. Leicester City Council is managing this procurement exercise on behalf of LFRS, however the Successful Supplier will enter into a contract directly with LFRS. The proposed Contract will be for two years with an option to extend for a further two years on a one year rolling basis and it is anticipated to be awarded to a single Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6d4249-350c-4f62-b7d5-a15dd1a63706 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6d4249-350c-4f62-b7d5-a15dd1a63706
- 15 Jan 2019 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ebf025-d1fe-4158-9d51-ba5ac97675a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6d4249-350c-4f62-b7d5-a15dd1a63706
  13th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ebf025-d1fe-4158-9d51-ba5ac97675a8
  15th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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