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# Operational Fire Fighting Facilities

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff3063c0-5c5f-4f46-bd11-62263b8839ab

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a contract titled "Operational Fire Fighting Facilities" in the firefighting services industry. The contract, valued at £389,850, is part of a negotiated procurement process without prior publication, which commenced on 1 June 2022 and will run for three years, with an option to extend by an additional 24 months. The contract aims to provide essential specialist venues, equipment, and training for firefighting staff at a dedicated location in Aylesbury, England, concluding around 31 May 2025. The tender period for submissions ended on 25 March 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of firefighting training resources, equipment, and facilities. Given the nature of the services required, companies specialising in training for emergency services, instructors, or those offering facilities suitable for specialised training scenarios would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This collaboration with the Fire Service College also indicates potential for businesses that can deliver comprehensive training solutions, including accommodation and catering services.

## Notice

Following the publication of VEAT Notice 2022/S 000-007036, BMKFA awarded a contract for the provision of appropriate specialist venues, equipment and facilities, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Instructors, to deliver firefighting training including Fire behaviour, tactical ventilation simulation, highway scenarios, Breathing Apparatus assessments, Incident Command assessment exercises, Multi-Agency scenarios, Open Programme Instructor development courses and Incident Command refresher courses in accordance with National Operational Guidance and standards. Accommodation and catering requirements will be included at the venue for BMKFA delegates and Instructors. As part of the contract package, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service will provide Instructors to the Fire Service College to utilise for up to 300 days a year to support the delivery and development of the Fire Service College courses. Each day will generate a training credit to be offset against the delivery costs of the contracting Authority's fire service annual training requirements. The Fire Service College will provide accommodation, provided for the night prior to any delivery, and catering provided on a full board basis to the Authority's Instructors. The level of facilities, equipment and venue must be appropriate to deliver the required scenarios to meet the current National Operational Guidance and standards, at one location and able to accommodate the opportunities for the further development of the Authority's Instructors whilst providing a flexible cost-effective collaborative solution. The contract will commence 01 June 2022 for a term of 3 years, with an option to extend a further 24 months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority/Provider. Additional information: Initial 36 month term has contract value of PS389,850 Total possible contract value estimated at PS649,750, allowing for a further 24 month optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35301b1d-654d-4b91-b3ac-10fc8ee41be8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £389,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £389,850 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD OPERATING AS THE FIRE SERVICE COLLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75251100 - Firefighting services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35301b1d-654d-4b91-b3ac-10fc8ee41be8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35301b1d-654d-4b91-b3ac-10fc8ee41be8
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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