---
title: "The Provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067314"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# The Provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET)

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067314

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire has successfully completed the procurement process involving the provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET) targeted at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically under training services. The procurement method implemented was 'limited' due to the project being below threshold with competitive elements. The contract was awarded on 5th March 2026 and commenced on 16th March 2026, set to run until 15th March 2027, with an optional renewal for another year. The active contract with Gateway Workshops marks the completion of this procurement stage and is valued at £18,585.00 excluding VAT, with a gross amount of £22,302.00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service-based businesses focused on training and educational services. Specifically, small to medium enterprises similar to Gateway Workshops, which are adept in delivering education programmes, could find promising growth prospects here. Companies skilled in providing comprehensive education and training certifications, and those capable of operating within sub-central government contracts, are well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities in public sector procurement. The contract framework outlines clear expansion potential, especially with the structured option for renewal, making it an attractive project for businesses seeking sustained client relationships and revenue streams.

## Notice

The Provision of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET) for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026963-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,585 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATEWAY WORKSHOPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026963-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026963-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details 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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