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title: "SPEAR Training for National Tactical Response Group (NTRG)"
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# SPEAR Training for National Tactical Response Group (NTRG)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8b7995f-6510-4f70-b2e1-3f1388b47bca

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract titled "SPEAR Training for National Tactical Response Group (NTRG)" under the education and training services category (CPV 80000000). This contract, valued at £95,940 GBP, involves delivering SPEAR Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response training to HMPPS staff through the Operational Response and Resilience Unit. The process has reached the award stage, with an active award status dated 14 August 2024. The training service has broad geographic coverage, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and other international locations. The procurement method for this contract was a direct award, and the contract period runs from 15 August 2024 to 14 August 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tactical response training and educational services. Ideal candidates would primarily include SMEs that can offer qualified trainers capable of delivering SPEAR training. The direct award process indicates a targeted call for suppliers with specific expertise, suggesting a need for established entities in the field of specialised response training. This opportunity could help businesses expand their service portfolios, enhance their reputation with governmental contracts, and engage with a broad range of geographic markets.

## Notice

SPEAR Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response training will be delivered as a train-the-trainers qualification which is for HMPPS staff. The training will be delivered to ORRU (Operational response and Resilience Unit) and will then cascade to establishments via local Instructors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ec8650-cccf-4749-93d7-05c21e067c1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,940 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## 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

- 10 Sep 2024 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ec8650-cccf-4749-93d7-05c21e067c1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7ec8650-cccf-4749-93d7-05c21e067c1e
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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