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title: "Swiftwater Rescue Training"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)"
published: "2022-06-24"
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# Swiftwater Rescue Training

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-967353b3-ae8a-49e3-9160-9b1ee9d0427e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) seeking suppliers for a training contract entitled "Swiftwater Rescue Training." This contract is classified under the education and training services industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with key dates including a contract period starting on 1st July 2022 and extending until 30th June 2026. The total value of the contract is approximately £100,000, with the minimum bid set at £90,000. Businesses can submit tenders for individual lots, which include various courses on swiftwater rescue and flood management.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in emergency services training, especially those offering swiftwater rescue and flood response training. Businesses that would be well-suited to compete include accredited training providers, educational institutions, and organisations with experience in delivering practical and theoretical training to emergency service personnel. The procurement method indicates a preference for a competitive tender process, appealing to both small and large enterprises that can demonstrate relevant expertise and capacity in delivering quality training services.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator. Lot 2 - Rescue 3 Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Instructor. Lot 3 - Rescue 3 Rescues from vehicles in water course. Lot 4 - Rescue 3 Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Technician. Lot 5 - Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue Technician Instructor. Lot 6 - Rescue 3 Water and Flood Team Leader. Lot 7 - DEFRA Module 5 Water and Flood Incident Manager Lot 8 - RYA Advanced Powerboat (Including prerequisite theory tuition) Tenderers may submit a tender for all lots or one single lot. Each lot will be evaluated separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb5663d-c499-4ca2-a011-9259862e885c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS) |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH MARINE ACADEMY; OUTREACH RESCUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb5663d-c499-4ca2-a011-9259862e885c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb5663d-c499-4ca2-a011-9259862e885c
  24th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=45355&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31831
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.twfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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