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title: "Training and support services- professional investigations"
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# Training and support services- professional investigations

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6f2486f-45af-444d-b31d-c0713ab5dd8d

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has awarded a contract for "Training and support services- professional investigations." The procurement stage was completed with a total contract value of £104,000. The contract covers a range of investigation services for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service for a 1-year period with the possibility of a 1-year extension. The deadline for the tender period was on November 22, 2023, with the contract period starting on February 26, 2024, and ending on February 25, 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing training and investigation services. Companies specialising in training services, particularly in areas such as specialist training, staff training, management training, investigation services, and human resources consultancy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable as indicated by the buyer's preference for SMEs.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a single provider to provide a range of services for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) which include: * External independent investigations of grievance, standard, complex or sensitive cases as defined within the service policies and National Joint Council (NJC) terms and conditions (Green, Grey and Gold book) * Where required investigations into standard cases or complaints * Review of historic cases, policies, and quality assurance of internal investigations. * Bespoke training services for in-house investigators (including refresher training). * Option to provide an independent panel member to attend and provide input from an independent perspective to NFRS misconduct panel. The contract will be for 1 year with the option to extend by a further 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3031ac5d-d2a0-463a-a0c1-e7e245751895 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDREA ADAMS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79720000 - Investigation services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2024 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3031ac5d-d2a0-463a-a0c1-e7e245751895

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3031ac5d-d2a0-463a-a0c1-e7e245751895
  2nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74755&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/105822
  User / Company

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