--- title: "Firefighter Basic Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c257bbca-1ce3-4eb6-9d95-bf4d7d8186d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c257bbca-1ce3-4eb6-9d95-bf4d7d8186d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c257bbca-1ce3-4eb6-9d95-bf4d7d8186d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c257bbca-1ce3-4eb6-9d95-bf4d7d8186d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2017-05-03" --- # Firefighter Basic Training Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c257bbca-1ce3-4eb6-9d95-bf4d7d8186d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c257bbca-1ce3-4eb6-9d95-bf4d7d8186d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c257bbca-1ce3-4eb6-9d95-bf4d7d8186d7.json) ## Summary The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is conducting a tender for "Firefighter Basic Training" within the fire and rescue industry, located in Loughborough, England. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a tender period ending on 3rd June 2017. The contract is set to begin on 18th September 2017 and will last until 31st December 2017, with an estimated value of £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, aiming to recruit 25 whole-time firefighters and potentially accommodate up to 28 trainees. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in delivering firefighter training to local authorities. Firms should ideally possess the necessary resources, instructional staff, and premises to deliver both practical and theoretical aspects of the training within an 8-week programme. Additionally, having the ability to provide nationally accredited qualifications will enhance the competitiveness of tender submissions. Businesses that can offer flexible training options, including residential and outreach provisions, will be well-positioned to bid for this contract. ## Notice Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service prides itself in its community safety and response activities it provides to the people of Leicestershire. As part of our ongoing commitment we are recruiting 25 Whole-Time firefighters during 2017. The purpose of this notification is to identify suitable suppliers of Firefighter Basic Training who would be eligible to tender for this work. Prospective suppliers must have an up to date working knowledge of relevant legislation and appropriate standards of training for whole time firefighters. Suppliers should have appropriate premises, resources and instructional staff to enable delivery of practical and theoretical training. Suppliers should have a working knowledge of the core competencies of the Fire Professional Framework and National Occupational Standards for Fire and Rescue. An ability to award nationally accredited qualifications will also be an advantage. The tender specification for this work will include options to provide both residential and 'outreach' style provision. Prospective suppliers: Must have an up to date working knowledge of relevant legislation and appropriate standards of training for whole time firefighters. Suppliers should have appropriate premises, resources and instructional staff to enable delivery of practical and theoretical training. Suppliers should have a working knowledge of the core competencies of the Fire Professional Framework and National Occupational Standards for Fire and Rescue. An ability to award nationally accredited qualifications will also be an advantage. The tender specification for this work will include options to provide both residential and 'outreach' style provision. The programme must last no longer than 8 weeks. Start on the 18th September 2017. It is expected that 25 Firefighters will be recruited however capacity to accommodate 28 Trainee Firefighters maybe required. Training providers that have experience in delivering firefighter basic training programme to local authority fire services with appropriately qualified training staff and resources will be considered. Training providers who can provide both residential and 'outreach' style provision will be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9cff78-58c5-49b6-8275-3f054082882c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 3GE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ## Release History - 3 May 2017 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9cff78-58c5-49b6-8275-3f054082882c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9cff78-58c5-49b6-8275-3f054082882c 3rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd81bdf4-f6a1-4245-ba6c-af80a964333b Firefighter Basic Training -Tender document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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