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title: "Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation"
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# Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a0adec6-a6f5-4491-afe9-c7407a7ba196

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) recently completed a tender process for the provision of a Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation, which was classified under specialist training services. The procurement was initiated on 30 January 2019, and the contract period commenced on 31 January 2019, concluding on 1 February 2019, with a total contract value of £33,000. The buying organisation is located at Service Headquarters, Nissan Way, Tyne and Wear. The awarded contract was given to Gardiner Associates Training & Research Limited and became active on 15 March 2019.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the training and educational sector, especially those specialising in fire safety and investigation training. Companies that can offer accredited training and assessment services would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, as the procurement was tailored for training services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find opportunities to engage in partnerships or subcontracting arrangements to enhance their service offerings in this niche area.

## Notice

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a training provider to deliver a practical Fire Investigation input and a training provider who can assess and accredit to deliver a Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f1e56e-ce69-415d-ac15-1fe872dc739c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,250 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARDINER ASSOCIATES TRAINING & RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2019 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f1e56e-ce69-415d-ac15-1fe872dc739c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f1e56e-ce69-415d-ac15-1fe872dc739c
  15th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26815&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31831
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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