--- title: "Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89d54961-2493-4b29-9e32-df94885887bb.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking tenders for the Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training. This procurement falls under the Specialist Training Services industry category (CPV 80510000), along with Safety Training Services, Staff Training Services, and Training Facilities. The location for delivery is in the South East of the United Kingdom, postal code RG31 7SD. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure type. Key dates include a tender period ending on 31st March 2025 at 16:00 and a contract period beginning on 15th April 2025, ending on 14th April 2030. The procurement is not recurrent. The tender process adheres to the below threshold light-touch regime. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced with the National Operational Guidance for incident command within fire and rescue services. SMEs are suitable for this opportunity, making it attractive for smaller enterprises looking to expand their offerings in specialist, safety, and staff training services. Winning this contract can help businesses establish or strengthen their reputation within the public safety sector, and further details can be accessed through the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue's tender portal. ## Notice The Authority is seeking tenders from tenderers ("Tenderer") for the Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services Training ("Contract"). The Authority) is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees through appropriate Incident Command training and assessment. Incident Command training and assessment will be delivered in accordance with the National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) incident command training specifications. The National Operational Guidance (N.O.G.) states that: "The ability to lead and resolve operational incidents safely is a key attribute for individuals who are charged with incident command responsibilities. Fire and rescue services should assure themselves that command skills are maintained." There are four nationally recognised levels of command within the fire and rescue service: Level 1 - Initial; Level 2 - Intermediate; Level 3 - Advanced; Level 4 - Strategic. Operational standards that align with the NFCC Incident command N.O.G. relating to these levels are: SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Initial Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; SFJ Awards Level 4 Award in Intermediate Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; SFJ Awards Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services; and SFJ Awards Level 7 Award in Strategic Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services. Further details about the Contract is provided in Schedule 2 (Service Specification) of the ITT. Procurement Procedure: Open Procedure (Below Threshold Light Touch Regime Contract. Additional information: A new project has been publised to the website. Project: Provision of Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Service Training , Project Reference: 1551. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883b53d1-7a1a-49da-b65c-08c7bb228e64 | | 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 | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 14 Apr 2030 | | 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG31 7SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80520000 - Training facilities - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883b53d1-7a1a-49da-b65c-08c7bb228e64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883b53d1-7a1a-49da-b65c-08c7bb228e64 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.RBFRS.co.uk - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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