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title: "The Provision of SFSO Level 3 & Level 4 Fire Safety Operational Training Course & Qualifications (for Senior Fire Safety Officers)"
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# The Provision of SFSO Level 3 & Level 4 Fire Safety Operational Training Course & Qualifications (for Senior Fire Safety Officers)

Buyer: LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06545e

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by the London Fire Commissioner, focuses on securing training services for Senior Fire Safety Officers (SFSO). The contract, titled "The Provision of SFSO Level 3 & Level 4 Fire Safety Operational Training Course & Qualifications," addresses the industry categories of training services and adult education. The award has been completed, with the process involving limited competition below the threshold. The procurement specifically aims to enhance fire safety knowledge applicable in incidents, and the training will serve to replace existing courses. Initiated under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, the contract spans from 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2028, with a total gross contract value of £121,711. The Commissioner operates out of London SE1 0LL, underscoring its sub-central government role in public authority.

This award presents notable business growth opportunities for companies specialised in professional training and education, particularly those with expertise in fire safety regulations and operational training. As the procurement seeks to enhance safety officer capabilities, businesses that offer comprehensive fire safety qualifications and have experience in adult education are best suited to meet the contractual demands. The involved supplier, XACT CONSULTANCY & TRAINING LTD, indicative of the target market, reflects the opportunity for SMEs in the educational service sector to expand their offerings within public authority frameworks. The contract includes consistent engagement through monthly progress meetings and assessment criteria, ensuring a robust partnership with the buying organisation. Therefore, enterprises with a strategic focus on continuous training development and effective feedback mechanisms could find this an ideal engagement to articulate their service impact.

## Notice

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking to procure the provision of Skills for Justice (SFJ) Fire Safety qualifications that are suitable for Senior Fire Safety Officers (SFSO) and fire safety knowledge that can be used at an incident. It is intended that the completion of these qualifications with additional element will enable the Senior Fire Safety Officer to carry out enforcing the article 31 element of the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Order 2005 and any other Fire Safety legislation which is required for their role. This will also provide them with the knowledge to support senior officers at an incident where fire safety knowledge of the build environment is required. This is to replace the existing SFSO course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013627-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,420 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XACT CONSULTANCY & TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013627-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013627-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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