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buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Contract award

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86f2c19f-86ec-4956-85d7-daf91ec26eb2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Incident Command Training" was conducted by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service located in Exeter, England. This contract, categorised under "Education and training services," was awarded to K Lamb Associates Ltd, an SME based in Oxfordshire. The process followed a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 23rd February 2023, and the contract commenced on 27th February 2023, with a duration extending to 26th February 2028. The tendering phase concluded on 4th November 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly SMEs looking to expand their clientele within the public sector. Firms capable of delivering high-quality command training programmes will find this tender particularly appealing. As the buyer is the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, suppliers with prior experience in emergency services training or a robust understanding of such operational needs will likely have a competitive advantage and benefit significantly from the business growth opportunities inherent in this collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of Incident Command Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c545316-02b3-4ed8-bb20-4f45282e2c6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | K LAMB ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 12:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c545316-02b3-4ed8-bb20-4f45282e2c6b
- 23 Feb 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c545316-02b3-4ed8-bb20-4f45282e2c6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c545316-02b3-4ed8-bb20-4f45282e2c6b
  6th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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