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title: "Water Training Facilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a15a"
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# Water Training Facilities

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a15a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Water Training Facilities" project, managed by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority, was completed with a direct award to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL). This procurement falls under the specialist training services industry and aims to deliver the Module 3 Water Responder Course at the Lee Valley White Water Centre, a world-class facility providing realistic water rescue conditions. Located in Tovil, Kent, the contracting authority operates within the sub-central government sector. The procurement, conducted as a direct contract without competition due to specific operational requirements, follows the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 25th September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2028, valued at GBP 59,000.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in specialist training services, particularly those with expertise in water rescue training. The focus on emergency service training opens avenues for large-scale suppliers capable of fulfilling high-volume and flow-specific water training requirements in the Kent region. Companies that offer innovative solutions and have the capability to deliver services in controlled but challenging environments, similar to Lee Valley White Water Centre, would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts in the future. This specific project highlights the need for collaboration with organisations capable of providing safe, realistic training settings, making it a suitable endeavour for businesses with specialised facilities and expertise.

## Notice

The Authority required delivery of the Module 3 Water Responder Course, which includes practical application in realistic water rescue conditions. Lee Valley White Water Centre is a purpose-built, world-class facility that offers controlled but realistic white-water conditions ideal for water rescue training. It provides a safe, professional environment where trainees can practice essential rescue techniques in fast-moving water under supervised conditions. The contract has been direct awarded to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) as are the only supplier in the area that is able to offer operational requirements in terms of water flow and volume training for emergency services in Kent. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982446040

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059371-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | TOVIL |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENWICH LEISURE LIMITED (GLL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059371-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059371-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982446040
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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