--- title: "NRW First Aid Training Framework 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES" published: "2026-07-09" --- # NRW First Aid Training Framework 2026 Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c7e5.json) ## Summary Natural Resources Wales is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "NRW First Aid Training Framework 2026." This framework will cater to the provision of First Aid training services across Wales, aiming to ensure that approximately 1,193 field-based staff members are trained to meet their job requirements. The procurement falls under the industry category of health and first-aid training services. The framework is divided into two lots: one for North & Mid Wales and the other for South Wales. The procurement is currently in the Planning stage, with a tender period set to close on 21st August 2026, and an award period ending on 21st September 2026. The contract is expected to begin on 5th October 2026, with a maximum duration of four years. Natural Resources Wales anticipates using an open procedure for this service contract, allowing for electronic submissions in both English and Welsh. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in first-aid training services. The framework allows SMEs to participate and potentially secure a position in the framework agreement for up to four years. Given the requirement for training delivery in various localities, businesses with flexible, mobile training staff or facilities in Wales would be at an advantage. Interested parties can compete for one or both lots, enhancing their chances to expand their service areas. The potential for contract renewals further presents an opportunity for sustained business growth in the region. The procurement aims to appoint one supplier per lot, providing an exclusive opportunity to engage with a central government authority in the UK. ## Notice NRW is seeking to award a framework agreement for the provision of First Aid training services across Wales. A framework is required to deliver the first Aid requirements of NRW to ensure staff are confident and competent to carry out daily activities, we have approx.1193 staff across Wales, that require training for their role that are at various points of their accreditations. The framework will cover the following courses: - First aid at work - First aid at work requalification - Emergency First aid - Emergency First aid + Forestry The NRW staff requiring training are majority field based, working in a range of environments from forestry, marine and industrial sites therefore we need to ensure that the training is provided or delivered in local locations to help reduce travel in line with our committed to cutting carbon emissions. Where possible we will use NRW offices to host closed NRW courses however having access to public courses for locations where numbers are limited is a requirement. The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 Years (2 year initial period, with the option to extend by 12 months for a further 2 years giving a maximum total duration of four years). The framework agreement will be divided into 2 lots as set out below. Lot 1 North & Mid Wales Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire & Wrexham, Powys & Ceredigion Lot 2 South Wales Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport & Monmouthshire ### Lot Information North & Mid Wales Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire & Wrexham, Powys & Ceredigion Options: 2 x 1 year extensions - The decision on whether to use the extenstion options will be at NRW's discretion Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions - The decision on whether to use the extenstion options will be at NRW's discretion South Wales Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport & Monmouthshire Options: 2 x 1 year extensions - these options will be at NRW discression Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions - these options will be at NRW discression ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064869-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham, TLL24 Powys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 15:06 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064869-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064869-2026 9th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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