NRW First Aid Training Framework 2026

Procurement reference

itt_126038

Procurement description

NRW is seeking a framework agreement for the provision of First Aid training services across Wales. A framework is required to deliver the first Aid requirements of NRW to ensure staff are confident and competent to carry out daily activities, we have approx.1193 staff across Wales, that require training for their role that are at various points of their accreditations. The framework will cover the following courses:- First aid at work- First aid at work requalification- Emergency First aid- Emergency First aid + ForestryThe NRW staff requiring training are majority field based, working in a range of environments from forestry, marine and industrial sites therefore we need to ensure that the training is provided or delivered in local locations to help reduce travel in line with our committed to cutting carbon emissions. Where possible we will use NRW offices to host closed NRW courses however having access to public courses for locations where numbers are limited is a requirement.The anticipated duration of the framework agreement will be 4 Years (2 year initial period, with the option to extend by 12 months for a further 2 years giving a maximum total duration of four years).The framework agreement will be divided into 2 lots as set out below. Lot 1 North & Mid WalesCorresponding to the combined local authority areas of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire & Wrexham, Powys & CeredigionLot 2 South WalesCorresponding to the combined local authority areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport & Monmouthshire

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys
• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL18 - Swansea

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

250000.00 GBP to 137500.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

05 October 2026, 00:00AM to 04 October 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 04 October 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Natural Resources Wales

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Maximum number of suppliers

2

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

Framework Agreement– call-off contract awarding mechanism

• Call-offs will be conducted in accordance with NRW's Procurement Instructions, including the Rules for Procurement in Call-Offs, as appropriate to the estimated value of the requirement.

• Call-offs will initially be offered to the first-ranked supplier on the applicable Lot. Where the first-ranked supplier is unable or unwilling to meet the requirement, including the required timescales, capacity, or specification, NRW may offer the requirement to the other Lot supplier. Where neither appointed supplier is able to meet the requirement, NRW reserves the right to procure the requirement from an external supplier.

• All commitments for work to be performed and invoiced under the Framework Agreement will be made by NRW through the issue of a Purchase Order.

• To ensure NRW complies with the Welsh Language Standards, NRW must be able to offer First Aid training through the medium of Welsh. If NRW receives a request for training to be delivered in Welsh and no supplier appointed under the Framework Agreement is able to provide this service, NRW reserves the right to procure the requirement outside the Framework Agreement from a supplier capable of delivering the service in Welsh.

Description

Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire & Wrexham, Powys & Ceredigion

CPV classifications

• 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Delivery regions

• UKL24 - Powys
• UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
• UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
• UKL12 - Gwynedd
• UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey

Lot value (estimated)

12500.00 GBP Excluding VAT

150000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

05 October 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 October 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 October 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 x 1 year extensions - The decision on whether to use the extenstion options will be at NRW’s discretion

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Lot 1 North & Mid Wales

Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire & Wrexham, Powys & Ceredigion

Lot 2 South Wales

Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport & Monmouthshire

Suppliers may bid for up to two lots; however, only one lot may be awarded. Where a supplier ranks first in both lots, the award will be made for the lot nearest to their registered head office location.

Award criteria

Description

Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport & Monmouthshire

CPV classifications

• 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services

Delivery regions

• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
• UKL15 - Central Valleys
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
• UKL14 - South West Wales
• UKL18 - Swansea

Lot value (estimated)

125000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

150000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

05 October 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

04 October 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

04 October 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

2 x 1 year extensions - The decision on whether to use the extenstion options will be at NRW’s discretion

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

Lot 1 North & Mid Wales

Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire & Wrexham, Powys & Ceredigion

Lot 2 South Wales

Corresponding to the combined local authority areas of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Newport & Monmouthshire

Suppliers may bid for up to two lots; however, only one lot may be awarded. Where a supplier ranks first in both lots, the award will be made for the lot nearest to their registered head office location.

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

17 August 2026, 11:30AM

Enquiry deadline

05 August 2026, 11:30AM

Date of award of contract

30 September 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

All documents are available on eTenderWales:https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtmlFor any support in submitting your tender response please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English
• Welsh