---
title: "Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146109"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146109.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-03-04"
---

# Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training

Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146109

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## Summary

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sought specialist training services for online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training, with an initial invitation to tender issued on 19th November 2024. The procurement process aimed to find a supplier to provide accredited training and assessment courses for approximately 330 officers from 2024 to 2026, in line with statutory functions and Skills for Justice Award requirements. The procurement process progressed to the award stage, with Vital Fire Solutions Ltd being selected on 10th January 2025. The training includes a Level 2 certification in Fire Investigation, to be delivered in Llantrisant, with a focus on small and non-complex incident investigations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online training solutions and accredited emergency service training. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive fire investigation training, and those with experience in meeting governmental certification standards, would find this contract particularly suitable. By securing such tenders, businesses can establish or enhance their reputation within the public safety and professional training sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public services domain.

## Notice

The Welsh Fire and Rescue Service is seeking specialist training to support statutory functions in fire investigation for officers not trained in fire investigation.As an emergency service, the Fire Authority will require the successful provider to:* Deliver an online Tier 1 (Level 2) Fire Investigation training course for candidates to undertake small and non-complex investigation at actual incidents.* Provide assessment and respective qualifications for approximately 330 persons for 2024 - 2026 (with additional courses in line with retirement profile) in the following areas, to ensure its personnel meet the minimum competencies of the Skills for Justice Award, Level 2: Certificate in Fire Investigation.* The course is be accredited by Skills for Justice (SFJ).* The training and assessment to meet and include the Teir 1 requirements as identified in the Appendix 1: Tier 1 Fire Investigation Criteria in NFCC Competence Framework for Fire Investigation, Second Edition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146109 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LLANTRISANT |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8LX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITAL FIRE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 09:17 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146109
- 19 Nov 2024 at 13:04 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146109

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494595&idx=1
  19th November 2024 - ITQ Part 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494595&idx=2
  19th November 2024 - ITQ Part 2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494595&idx=3
  19th November 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494595&idx=4
  19th November 2024 - Appendix 2

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.uk
- https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk
- https://www.vitalfiresolutions.co.uk

## Provenance

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