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title: "S.P.E.A.R. Training for National Tactical Response Group (NTRG)"
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# S.P.E.A.R. Training for National Tactical Response Group (NTRG)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d837b815-411c-4efc-a933-ef460f7125c7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for S.P.E.A.R. Training for the National Tactical Response Group (NTRG) to Blauer Tactical Systems. The contract falls under the education and training services category with a value of 81,400 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The tender had a closing date of 30th May 2022, and the contract period runs from 31st May 2022 to 30th May 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity in the education and training services sector for businesses specialising in fear management, de-escalation drills, and awareness training related to tactical defence. With a focus on SMEs and VCSEs, businesses capable of providing specialised training services in violent situations and assault recognition would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process led by the Ministry of Justice.

## Notice

Blauer Tactical Systems have been awarded this contract to provide SPEAR System Instructor training to HMPPS staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9935fd3e-31dd-4d6e-b4fa-2fd362356422 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2022 - 30 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,400 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 10:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9935fd3e-31dd-4d6e-b4fa-2fd362356422
- 16 Aug 2022 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9935fd3e-31dd-4d6e-b4fa-2fd362356422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9935fd3e-31dd-4d6e-b4fa-2fd362356422
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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