---
title: "Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066108"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066108

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, seeking to provide Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue for the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Classified under the services category, this opportunity is currently at the planning stage, with key dates such as the expression of interest deadline set for 31st March 2026 and pre-market engagement meetings scheduled for 21st April 2026. Located in the UK, specifically covering regions such as Wellingborough, this initiative aims to explore training services, firefighting services, and safety training services. Interested parties should prepare to submit their expressions of interest and are encouraged to engage with the market to refine the specifications before tendering.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in safety and firefighting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. With the contract period commencing on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2028, businesses have the prospect of engaging in long-term collaboration with the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Companies capable of delivering high-quality training and rescue services can leverage this tender to expand their operations and establish a lasting partnership with a public authority.

## Notice

The Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the Training/Services available to refine our specification prior to going to tender.

### Planning Information

The Provision of Confined Space Training and Level 2 Rope Rescue for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. The Authority is hoping to engage with the Market to better understand the training/services available prior to going out to tender. We are holding Pre-Market Engagement Meetings on 21st April 2026. The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is 31st March 2026. 
If you are interested in attending the Pre-Market Engagement Meetings, please complete the requirements section on Atamis and express an interest - https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
If you have any problems viewing this opportunity or registering your interest, please email Commercial at Commercial@northants.police.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019008-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 6GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Brickhill and Queensway |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75251100 - Firefighting services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019008-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019008-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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