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title: "Hazardous Material Advisor (HMA) Initial course"
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buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)"
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# Hazardous Material Advisor (HMA) Initial course

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca5d6e55-02ca-499d-92b7-d0c338808ae5

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is currently conducting a tender for the "Hazardous Material Advisor (HMA) Initial course", aimed at equipping officers with specialised knowledge in hazardous materials and environmental protection. This tender falls under the education and training services category, with a contract value of £60,000 and a minimum threshold of £55,000. The tender period ends on 27th July 2021, and the ensuing contract will commence on 1st October 2021 and last until 30th September 2025. This procurement process is classified as 'Other' and is in the active stage.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training and consultancy services pertaining to hazardous materials and emergency response. Businesses offering tailored educational programmes in environmental protection or hazardous response techniques can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings. With a clear focus on safety and compliance within a framework of ongoing training, companies positioned in this niche can significantly enhance their market presence through this engagement with TWFRS.

## Notice

To provide the knowledge and skills in specialist hazardous materials and environmental protection to enable officers to respond to a range of hazardous material incidents in a support/advisory capacity as a Hazardous Material Advisor (HMA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed5869f-f931-48dc-b32c-504f65150443 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed5869f-f931-48dc-b32c-504f65150443

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed5869f-f931-48dc-b32c-504f65150443
  29th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38499&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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