---
title: "Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146539"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146539.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-05-07"
---

# Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training

Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146539

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## Summary

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, headquartered in Llantrisant, sought bids for its "Online Tier 1 Fire Investigation Training" via an open procurement process. The tender, primarily categorized under specialist training services within the goods industry, aimed at enhancing statutory fire investigation capabilities among its officers. Critical dates in this procurement included the tender submission deadline on 13th December 2024 and the award date on 20th December 2024. The contract was then awarded to Vital Fire Solutions Ltd, based in Durham, with the contract being signed on 24th January 2025, marking the award stage of the procurement process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses offering specialist training services, particularly those able to deliver accredited online courses. Businesses adept in fire safety and emergency service training, especially those familiar with the Skills for Justice accreditation, would have been well-positioned to compete for this tender. Such contracts not only provide revenue but also enhance reputation and expertise in the emergency services sector, potentially leading to further opportunities with public safety authorities.

## 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=146539 |
| 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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

- 7 May 2025 at 09:42 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146539
- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146539

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC495403&idx=1
  4th December 2024 - ITQ Part 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC495403&idx=2
  4th December 2024 - ITQ Part 2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC495403&idx=3
  4th December 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC495403&idx=4
  4th December 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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