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title: "Provision of Practical Fire Instruction and Technical Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e68b"
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buyer: "SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
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# Provision of Practical Fire Instruction and Technical Support

Buyer: SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e68b

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## Summary

Solent University is seeking to engage a provider for the "Provision of Practical Fire Instruction and Technical Support" for its Warsash Maritime School, based at the Warsash Campus in Southampton. This procurement falls within the education and training services category under the open procedure method. The tender was initiated on 30th September 2021, with a submission deadline set for 1st November 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £1,500,000, and it is designed for a contract period of up to five years, with potential renewals based on supplier performance.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly in practical fire training and safety instruction. Companies with experience in providing technical support and training within maritime or emergency services sectors would be well positioned to compete. The open procurement method allows a variety of suppliers to participate, making it an accessible venture for both small and large organisations aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The University has awarded a contract for the provision of practical fire instruction and technical support for its Warsash Maritime School based at the Warsash Campus

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Fire Instruction and Technical Support for the Warsash Maritime School. Additional information: Value of the contract will depend on any contract extensions and variations.

Renewal: This contract may be retendered in either 3 or 5 years time subject to supplier performance and any extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002527-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,670,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002527-2022
- 30 Sep 2021 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024348-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.solent.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/solent

## Provenance

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