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title: "Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b37b"
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# Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b37b

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5" under an open procurement method. The procurement is classified under CPV code 80510000 for specialist training services. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts signed on 10th March 2025. The tender focused on providing training services within the UKM region, specifically delivering training services relevant to fire-prevention and firefighting. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 357,000, will cover an optional increase or decrease in the number of delegates trained throughout its duration. The successful supplier for this contract is Gardiner Associates Training and Research (GATR), chosen based on selection criteria emphasizing quality and price, with a substantial weighting towards price at 70%.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in fire-prevention and firefighting. Companies capable of providing dynamic and scalable training programs would find this contract beneficial for growth, given the flexibility to adjust delegate numbers. The focus on both quality and cost-effectiveness makes it ideal for well-established SMEs with a proven track record in delivering high-standard training within tight budgetary constraints. This procurement aligns with the SFRS's commitment to comprehensive and adaptable skills development for justice, ensuring continuous professional improvement and compliance with public safety standards.

## Notice

Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Skills for Justice Level 5

Options: Option to increase or decrease number of delegates taking training throughout the contract lifetime.

Renewal: Optional 1 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010929-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £357,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARDINER ASSOCIATES TRAINING AND RESEARCH (GATR |

## 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

- 75251100 - Firefighting services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010929-2025
- 1 Nov 2024 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035554-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781068
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543

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