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title: "Tender for the Provision of External Assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an Internal/Development Pathway/Programme and Related Services"
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# Tender for the Provision of External Assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an Internal/Development Pathway/Programme and Related Services

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1db175f-2bbf-4eb0-a1b8-9773c233b42a

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) has completed a tender process for the provision of external assurance regarding its internal training development programmes. This tender, titled "Tender for the Provision of External Assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an Internal/Development Pathway/Programme and Related Services," falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20 March 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £14,850, commenced on 1 April 2019 and is set to run until 31 March 2022, with correspondence directed to Stephen Percival at RBFA.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in quality assurance and training services, especially those experienced in developing or assessing internal training programmes. Companies that provide similar assurance services could leverage their expertise to apply for contracts of this nature in the future, particularly those adhering to the procurement process that favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This contract illustrates the ongoing need for professional services that can enhance training and competency frameworks within public sector organisations.

## Notice

This document sets out the statement of requirements for the an external recognition / external assurance from an Awarding Organisation for an internal training / development pathway / programme for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) ('The Authority'). Staff members at all different levels of the Authority need to complete various programmes / courses in order to undertake their roles, work towards completion of personal development plans and achieve competency. The Assurance Service must check the Authorities processes and procedures of the internal training / development pathway / programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882eb114-c7f7-485e-a97d-feb17c0c7965 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,850 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PINCENTS KILN |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SFJ AWARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 1 May 2019 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882eb114-c7f7-485e-a97d-feb17c0c7965

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/882eb114-c7f7-485e-a97d-feb17c0c7965
  1st May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27626&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  User / Company

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