Official UK procurement notice
Fire Fighter Service Delivery Instructor Training
Authority: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority (Police & fire)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionTWFRA (‘the Authority’) is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (‘the Service’) on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable additional support during major emergencies.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that meet the changing needs of local communities. Central to this commitment is the provision of effective training and development, ensuring that operational teams are well-prepared, knowledgeable, and confident in their roles.
To successfully implement training programmes across the Service, TWFRS recognises the importance of upskilling its internal trainer(s). This will enable them to deliver consistent, high-quality training to the wider operational workforce. By investing in the development of its trainers, TWFRS aims to establish a strong foundation for the effective sharing of knowledge and best practice throughout the organisation.
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This opportunity invites suitably qualified and experienced providers to support TWFRS in delivering targeted training solutions that will enhance the skills and capabilities of its trainer. The appointed provider(s) will play a vital role in helping TWFRS maintain its high standards of service delivery and community safety through structured and sustainable workforce development.
The courses TWFRS are looking to procure are:
Lot 1- Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)
Lot 2- Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAi)
Lot 3- Road Traffic Collision Instructor (RTCi)
Lot 4- Tactical Ventilation Instructor (TVi)
CPV: Specialist training services · Technical training services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
- Value
- £0 exc. VAT · £0 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 2 X 12 Months
Award criteria
Price 35% Quality 65%
Lot #2Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAi)AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
- Value
- £0 exc. VAT · £0 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 2 X 12 Months
Award criteria
Price 35% Quality 65%
Lot #3Road Traffic Collision Instructor (RTCi)AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
- Value
- £0 exc. VAT · £0 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 2 X 12 Months
Award criteria
Price 35% Quality 65%
Lot #4Tactical Ventilation Instructor (TVi)AwardedRenewalPublished value£0
- Value
- £0 exc. VAT · £0 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 2 X 12 Months
Award criteria
Price 35% Quality 65%
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMT
- Last source update
- 2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMT
- Authority reference
25-26 SD10- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05878dFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 18 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 12 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
5 published dates · Europe/London- Tender notice published14 Aug 2025, 09:25 BST
- Clarification questions by376 days ago12 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline370 days ago18 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts326 days ago1 Nov 2025, 00:00 GMT
- Latest notice published295 days ago2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast| Lot | Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI); 2 · Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAi); 3 · Road Traffic Collision Instructor (RTCi); 4 · Tactical Ventilation Instructor (TVi) | supplier not published | — | 31 Oct 2025 | CancelledCommercial Decision (Requirement) |
Notice history
7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Aug 2025- Procurement termination notice published2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMTUK12
- Published value updated2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMTwas £0
- Status changed to complete2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMT
- Procurement method changed2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMT
- Deadline withdrawn2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMT
- Buyer details updated2 Dec 2025, 08:13 GMT
- Tender notice published14 Aug 2025, 09:25 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender