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title: "C26019 - Fire Investigation Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab2e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# C26019 - Fire Investigation Training

Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab2e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "C26019 - Fire Investigation Training" was conducted by the Kent Fire and Rescue Service, based in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This contract is in the services category, specifically targeting fire-brigade and rescue services. The procurement followed an open procedure, and submissions were required by 1st July 2026. The contract was awarded on 20th July 2026 to Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and potentially extend until 2034 if renewed. This initiative aims to provide crucial fire investigation training to ensure the high competence levels of the service's crews and officers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in emergency services training, particularly those with expertise in fire investigation. While Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd, a large organisation, has been awarded the contract, the open procurement method was initially inviting to a wide range of qualified training providers. For businesses looking to grow, future opportunities may arise through similar procurement processes, especially companies with strong capabilities in delivering specialised training services for public safety organisations. Engaging in such tenders can bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its reputation within the public sector training market.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (the Authority) invites suitably qualified and experienced training providers to submit tenders for the delivery of Fire Investigation Training. As a blue-light emergency service, the Authority requires its crews and officers to maintain high levels of competence to ensure the safety of residents across Kent. The Authority seeks to appoint a provider to deliver the following courses: - Level 2 Award in Fire Investigation - Foundation Training for Tier 2 Fire Investigators - Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Interested providers must register on the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) to access full tender documentation, instructions, and submission requirements. All submissions must be completed via the Portal in accordance with the instructions provided. Responses submitted by any other method will not be accepted. Deadline for Submissions is the 1st July 2026 12:00pm (Noon)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further 2 years if the service is required (1year + 1year).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068125-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,000 |
| Lots value | £217,000 |
| Awards value | £251,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| 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 | GARDINER ASSOCIATES TRAINING AND RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services
- 75251000 - Fire-brigade services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 10:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068125-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068125-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051758-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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