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title: "PRN - 004337 - FF Apprenticeship"
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# PRN - 004337 - FF Apprenticeship

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f16091f-b355-4f03-b112-06f576c9af7b

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is initiating a tender for the provision of a level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship Standard programme, titled "PRN - 004337 - FF Apprenticeship". This procurement falls under the vocational training services category and is based in Nottinghamshire, England. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 24th October 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd January 2019 and will run for 26 months, concluding on 31st March 2021, using an open procurement method that is below threshold.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for training providers and educational institutions specialising in vocational training services, particularly those with experience in delivering apprenticeship programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the initiative aims to support local operational firefighters' development, providing a pathway for businesses to expand their offerings within the public sector training market.

## Notice

The Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to procure the provision of a level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship Standard programme through a main provider for 12 Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service operational trainees starting in January 2019. The programme is planned to run for 26 months. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (Notts FRS) is a levy paying employer and will be funding this Firefighter Apprenticeship programme through its apprenticeship account. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9dc9891-9a93-4065-b562-bca859f5c356 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Bestwood St Albans |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2018 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9dc9891-9a93-4065-b562-bca859f5c356

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9dc9891-9a93-4065-b562-bca859f5c356
  22nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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