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title: "Provision of CFBT and PPV Instructor Courses"
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# Provision of CFBT and PPV Instructor Courses

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a46a3bb-3ab3-4e91-a55b-723033ed103b

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of CFBT and PPV Instructor Courses," focusing on training services. This procurement was aimed at facilitating Compartmental Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT) and Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Instructor Courses. Taking place in the East Midlands, UK, the contract process has been completed, and the award was published on 4th February 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a potential 12-month extension. This direct procurement, using a single tender action approach below the threshold, culminated in an active award to Red One Limited for a value of £35,854.50 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in training services, specifically those well-equipped to deliver fire behaviour and ventilation training. By securing such contracts, businesses focused on emergency services training can expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with public safety entities. Given the nature of the contract as a call-off agreement, there remains potential for further work as needs arise, making it particularly attractive for firms keen on stable, recurring work in the training sector.

## Notice

Provision of Compartmental Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT) and Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Instructor Courses for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Authority. This is a call-off contract with an up to value of PS35,854.50 excluding VAT / PS43,025.40 including VAT for the initial 2 year term. The Authority has no commitment to spend the full amount. There is a 1 x 12-month extension option available from 1st April 2027 until 31st March 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d19c0-2e0b-41be-bb13-ce44fd0ccced |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,854 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED ONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d19c0-2e0b-41be-bb13-ce44fd0ccced
- 4 Feb 2026 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d19c0-2e0b-41be-bb13-ce44fd0ccced

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da5d19c0-2e0b-41be-bb13-ce44fd0ccced
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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