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title: "C26020 - Animal Rescue Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a6"
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# C26020 - Animal Rescue Training

Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a6

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## Summary

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is undertaking a public procurement process for the provision of animal rescue training services, entitled "C26020 - Animal Rescue Training." This open tender focuses on training services, specifically in handling large animals and dogs during incidents, in accordance with National Operational Guidance. The initiative is part of a services procurement category and is set to take place in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 15th July 2026 at noon. The procurement method is open competition, with relevant documentation available via the Kent Business Portal. The contract, valued at £100,000, is intended to commence on 1st September 2026 and could be extended for an additional year beyond its end date of 31st August 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in safety or technical training for emergency response services. Companies equipped with strong quality assurance measures and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to compete, given that the award criteria consist of 60% quality and 40% price. The procurement is designed to encourage participation by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which may find growth potential in the long-term partnership possibility inherent in the contract's renewal option. With a focus on enhancing operational readiness in emergency scenarios, businesses involved will play a critical role in supporting the safety initiatives of a key public sector entity.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver and support operational competence in Animals at Incidents, including practical Large Animal Rescue and Handling Dogs training, in accordance with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and the Service's animal rescue response framework (AR2, AR3). Full service specification and tender documentation can be found on the Kent Business Portal. Deadline for submissions in the 15th July 2026 at 12pm (noon) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Training-services./G9NQXT5267 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G9NQXT5267

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extend for an additional 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056021-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 08:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056021-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056021-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G9NQXT5267
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Training-services./G9NQXT5267
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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