C26019 - Fire Investigation Training

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06ab2eProcurement Act 2023SME suitableactive

Estimated value

£217k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

02 Jun 2026

Deadline 01 Jul 2026

Description

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) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Fire-brigade-and-rescue-services./E8XSS27ZM3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/E8XSS27ZM3

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab2e
Total value
£217,000 excluding VAT
£260,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
03 Aug 2026 to 03 Aug 2032
Possible extension to 03 Jun 2034

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

Main category
services
CPV classifications
75250000
75251000
75251110
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality QuestionnairePercentagequality60.00%
Pricing SchedulePercentageprice40.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
19 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
01 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure