--- title: "FREC3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2023-04-13" --- # FREC3 Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c03ccb5d-9e08-44f3-8202-f56d0446b397.json) ## Summary The Home Office is planning a procurement process for First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) Training services. The contract, lasting from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026, aims to provide training suitable for the National Deep Rummage Team (NDRT). The Home Office, located in Portishead, UK, is the buying organisation. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with the future notice date set for April 14, 2023. This tender for First Response Emergency Care training services offers opportunities for businesses specialising in first-aid training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour them. Companies with expertise in providing training to specialised teams like the NDRT should express interest in this upcoming opportunity with the Home Office. ## Notice First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) Training Additional information: The Border Force National Deep Rummage Teams (NDRTs) have responsibility to search ships and small vessels arriving into the United Kingdom. The teams have occasion to work in potentially hazardous areas on ships, this includes the use of breathing apparatus and working at heights. There is a need for the teams to be competent in giving first aid and possess casualty handling skills should an incident occur whilst searching commercial vessels or similar operational scenarios. The requirement is for First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC3) training, with a Qualsafe accreditation, addressing the specific requirements of first aid at work and Confined Space Regulations for the National Deep Rummage Team (NDRT). The 3-year (plus 1) contract will include initial courses, as well as recertification and refresher courses, meaning officers continue to stay in ticket throughout the duration of the contract. The contracting authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to alert the marketplace to an upcoming future opportunity and to gain a better understanding of this sector's suppliers. Any expressions of interest should be sent via email to Jamie Moore at oploservices@homeoffice.gov.uk It is important to note that this PIN is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published on Contracts Finder. The contract notice is expected to be published on 21st April 2023. It should be noted that this PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in the future opportunity and is not a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. The buyer intends to use Home Office Short Form Contract Terms and Conditions for this opportunity. A copy of these terms is attached to this notice and bidders will be required to agree to these. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a015ef-d913-4c32-aec1-4160e2c4426b | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Apr 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | PORTISHEAD | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS20 7LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Portishead East | | Westminster constituency | North Somerset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80562000 - First-aid training services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2023 at 14:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a015ef-d913-4c32-aec1-4160e2c4426b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a015ef-d913-4c32-aec1-4160e2c4426b 13th April 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/765b7259-5623-4223-8830-fd8b38b39f20 2023-04-14__Short_Form_Contract_Terms and Conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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