--- title: "Operational Training Animal Rescue and Heavy Rescue" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40b5da89-faf9-426b-930f-b361eb9e5bcf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40b5da89-faf9-426b-930f-b361eb9e5bcf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40b5da89-faf9-426b-930f-b361eb9e5bcf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40b5da89-faf9-426b-930f-b361eb9e5bcf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2019-08-28" --- # Operational Training Animal Rescue and Heavy Rescue Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40b5da89-faf9-426b-930f-b361eb9e5bcf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40b5da89-faf9-426b-930f-b361eb9e5bcf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40b5da89-faf9-426b-930f-b361eb9e5bcf.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently seeking proposals for its tender titled "Operational Training Animal Rescue and Heavy Rescue." This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, specifically focusing on specialist training services for emergency responders. The tender is in the open stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 27th September 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 4th November 2019 and will run until 30th September 2022. Proposals are invited through an open procedure, allowing various bidders to participate in the procurement process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers, especially those specialising in safety and emergency response training, to partner with the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority and provide essential services. Businesses that focus on delivering operational training, particularly in areas such as fire safety, animal rescue, and heavy rescue operations, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given that the procurement method is open, this allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access and bid for the contract, potentially expanding their market reach and capability in the emergency services sector. ## Notice This Tender documents sets out the statement of requirements for the provision of Operational Animal Rescue/Heavy Rescue and Related Training for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. The Authority shall evaluate the Tenders in accordance with the approach to evaluation described in this document to award the contract(s) to the Bidder(s) providing the most economically advantageous tender (i.e. the Preferred Bidder). As part of our collaborative programme, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority of Stocklake, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1BD and the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service section of Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND, are named in this Tender so they have an option to join this contract on the same Terms and Conditions on their written request to do so. Our workforce development is an integral part of the strategic planning process for RBFA to ensure that our staff are suitably trained and developed for their roles. The majority of our staff work in operational roles and we provide a full range of courses, including working at height, fire compartment behaviour, fire investigation, blue light and specialist vehicle driver training, hazardous materials, building regulations, incident command and management qualifications, together with specialist training for roles such as water and animal rescue. The Authority is committed to enabling the people of the Thames Valley to be able to lead safe and fulfilling lives. The reactive, responsive and proactive work carried out by the service to prevent fires and respond to emergencies requires world class training tuition and the application of that training. The Authority has its own training centre with capability to undertake some essential training however there are a number of key training courses where we rely on specialist training providers to deliver. This ITT seeks proposals to provide places on open courses on a call off basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b36f2cf-24f6-4bf3-8624-8bd0321a4849 | | 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 | 28 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 28 Aug 2019 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b36f2cf-24f6-4bf3-8624-8bd0321a4849 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b36f2cf-24f6-4bf3-8624-8bd0321a4849 28th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29919&B=BLUELIGHT https://bluelight.eu-supply.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935 https://bluelight.eu-supply.com ## Notice URLs - https://bluelight.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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