---
title: "Fire Scene Investigation Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037679"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2023-02-13"
---

# Fire Scene Investigation Training

Buyer: MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037679

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Fire Scene Investigation Training contract is led by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service in collaboration with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The contract involves setting up a framework for training services in fire scene investigation to enable staff to become Tier / Level 2 Fire Scene Investigators. The procurement stage is already at the award phase, with Vital Fire Solutions Ltd being the active supplier awarded a contract worth £400,000 signed on the 1st of February 2023. The training framework is for an initial 2-year period with a possible extension of 24 months.

This tender for Fire Scene Investigation Training presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in training services, particularly those with expertise in fire-brigade services, personnel training, investigation services, and specialist training services within the CPV classification. Businesses offering technical training services will also find this opportunity relevant. The tender is open to both SMEs and larger companies, with a focus on quality as the main award criterion, accounting for 70% of the evaluation, alongside cost at 30%. The procurement method used is an open procedure with a framework agreement in place, providing a clear structure for engaging potential suppliers.

## Notice

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training and are seeking tenders from suppliers who can deliver this training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier / Level 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training and are seeking tenders from suppliers who can deliver this training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier / Level 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role. The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: option to extend for a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004356-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1SP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL FIRE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services
- 75251000 - Fire-brigade services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 79720000 - Investigation services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2023 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004356-2023
- 17 Oct 2022 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029234-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- http://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk
- https://www.northwalesfire.gov.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0360
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0484
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0516

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