Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-060311
- Published by:
- Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority
- Authority ID:
- AA86661
- Publication date:
- 13 January 2026
- Deadline date:
- 06 February 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
TWFRA (‘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.TWFRS is seeking a provider to deliver the SFJ Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation (RQF), a nationally accredited qualification that develops advanced skills in fire and explosion investigation. The programme must enable TWFRS investigators to competently examine scenes, collect and analyse evidence, produce accurate reports, and present findings in legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with professional standards and enhancing organisational capability.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
25-26 FS04
Procurement description
TWFRA (‘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.
TWFRS is seeking a provider to deliver the SFJ Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation (RQF), a nationally accredited qualification that develops advanced skills in fire and explosion investigation. The programme must enable TWFRS investigators to competently examine scenes, collect and analyse evidence, produce accurate reports, and present findings in legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with professional standards and enhancing organisational capability.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
0 GBP to 0GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
31 March 2026, 00:00AM to 30 March 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 March 2030
Contracting authority
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority
Identification register:
Address 1: Service Headquarters, Nissan Way,
Town/City: Tyne and Wear,
Postcode: SR53QY
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJWH-9912-THLH
NUTS code: UKC23
Email: procurement@twfire.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
Lot value (estimated)
0 AED Excluding VAT
0 AED Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
31 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 March 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 March 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
2 X 12 Month Extensions
Simple description of award criteria
Price 50% Quality 50%
Participation
Is this procurement reserved for the following groups?
GB-ONS
Submission
Tender submission deadline
06 February 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
03 February 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 80510000 |
Specialist training services |
Training services |
| 80530000 |
Vocational training services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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