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title: "Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers"
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buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-786973a4-4099-4e13-9db2-939cabf2c049

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers," classified under training services (CPV code 80500000). The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £49,140, was awarded to CASTLE LGV TRAINING LTD. The contract period starts on 1st November 2025 and ends on 30th October 2026, with key locations situated in the South East region, United Kingdom, including Chichester. The tender stage, which is identified as 'complete,' had a tender period ending on 18th October 2025, and the award date was 25th October 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in training services, particularly those capable of delivering competency and safety training for fire service drivers. Despite being identified as unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this procurement process highlights potential growth areas for established training providers focusing on the public sector. Companies with expertise in safety and driver training might find the services required align well with their current offerings, facilitating expansion into new markets within public procurement. Given the direct engagement and specific training needs, companies well-versed in niche and highly specialised training will be poised to compete effectively.

## Notice

Fire Service Training for Competency and Safety of our Drivers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccba6da-3258-4bc4-8c9e-432e8e8a70b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,140 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASTLE LGV TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccba6da-3258-4bc4-8c9e-432e8e8a70b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccba6da-3258-4bc4-8c9e-432e8e8a70b3
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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