--- title: "National Firefighter Selection Tests Prior information notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED" published: "2022-10-28" --- # National Firefighter Selection Tests Prior information notice Buyer: NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e027f033-6705-45bb-9e44-f8f8b82a6ccf.json) ## Summary The National Fire Chiefs Council Limited is seeking academic research teams to evaluate and recommend practical tests for the National Firefighter Selection Tests. The procurement process is at the planning stage with an engagement end date of December 7, 2022. The tender involves security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment categories. The supplier day is scheduled for December 7, 2022, in Sheffield, providing an opportunity to interact with the NFCC Recruitment Project team. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development, education, and training services sectors to engage with the National Fire Chiefs Council for potential contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, are encouraged to participate. The upcoming academic research project is expected to go live in January 2023, with the contract starting in April 2023, offering ample time for interested parties to engage and prepare their proposals. ## Notice **please note that the date of the supplier day has changed from the 9th November 2022 to 7th December 2022 due to industrial action on the rail network** The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) is seeking to appoint an academic research team to evaluate the practical tests within the current National Firefighter Selection Tests and make recommendation on what appropriate tests should be used moving forward. The ITT for this research is expected to go live in January 2023, with the contract commencing during April 2023. To find out more the NFCC, you can access the website - www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk. To view previous products produced by the NFCC, these can be found www.ukfrs.com. There are 6 mandatory NFSTs: * Ladder climb * Casualty Evacuation * Ladder lift * Enclosed Space * Equipment Assembly * Equipment Carry Research Team Outputs * A report outlining consolidated scientific research base, providing context for the research required * A report outlining recommendations for updated NFST (National Fitness Selection Tests) practical tests including recommendations for reasonable adjustments where necessary * An appropriate training plan to utilised in preparation for the undertaking the updated practical tests * Equality Impact Assessment for each individual practical test * Guidance document relating to what Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data should be collected by fire and rescue services in relation to the practical testing of the NFSTs Supplier Day A supplier day is to be held on Wednesday 7th December 2022 from 10.00 until 16.00 at Sheffield Fire and Rescue Training & Development Centre (Beaver Hill Road Handsworth; S13 9QA). This will be an opportunity for potential suppliers to: * Observe in person demonstrations of the 6 practical tests that require updating * Make introductions with the NFCC Recruitment Project team * Ask questions about the project's objectives and outputs * Share insights into suggested methodology for achieving the projects objectives * Participate in discussions and answer questions from the project team If you would like to attend the supplier day, please complete this short survey by close of play Tuesday 1st November 2022, Joining instructions will be sent out one week prior: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NFST-supplier-day-registration-Sep22/ Please direct any questions to: procurement@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Dec 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2022 at 13:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2 - 19 Oct 2022 at 13:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2 - 13 Oct 2022 at 09:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2 - 22 Sep 2022 at 08:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51798f4a-d32d-442b-949b-ba0e1eb2dde2 28th October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bb58b07-cc51-4e2d-a057-bec1fd49f5aa Please find Questions and answers attached. ## Notice URLs - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/ - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NFST-supplier-day-registration-Sep22/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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