---
title: "Provision of Smoke and Heat Training Facilities 2026/2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c87"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Provision of Smoke and Heat Training Facilities 2026/2027

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c87

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Smoke and Heat Training Facilities for the year 2026/2027, with the project facilitated by Fire Service College Limited. This is classified under services in the industry category of safety training services, and it predominantly operates within the region of Oxfordshire (UKJ14), United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition approach, categorised as below threshold. The significant dates include the contract period from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an option for renewal. The total contract value stands at £175,400, excluding VAT, and was awarded on 31 March 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in safety and training services, particularly those capable of providing facilities and equipment for fire and rescue training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in related fields can find growth by aligning with similar tenders, leveraging their specialised offerings to meet public sector needs. Companies that can deliver high-quality, compliant safety training services are well-suited to compete in future tenders from public authorities like Oxfordshire County Council. The limited competition method for this and similar tenders underscores the importance of demonstrating robust capability and specialised expertise.

## Notice

Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (OFRS) Training Venues, Equipment and Services - Fire Service College Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046023-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 07:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046023-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046023-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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