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UK4

C26020 - Animal Rescue Training

  • First published: 16 June 2026
  • Last modified: 16 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4a6
Published by:
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Authority ID:
AA64479
Publication date:
16 June 2026
Deadline date:
16 July 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver and support operational competence in Animals at Incidents, including practical Large Animal Rescue and Handling Dogs training, in accordance with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and the Service’s animal rescue response framework (AR2, AR3). Full service specification and tender documentation can be found on the Kent Business Portal. Deadline for submissions in the 15th July 2026 at 12pm (noon)For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Training-services./G9NQXT5267To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G9NQXT5267

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

C26020

Procurement description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver and support operational competence in Animals at Incidents, including practical Large Animal Rescue and Handling Dogs training, in accordance with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and the Service’s animal rescue response framework (AR2, AR3).

Full service specification and tender documentation can be found on the Kent Business Portal.

Deadline for submissions in the 15th July 2026 at 12pm (noon)

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Training-services./G9NQXT5267

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G9NQXT5267

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated)

100000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2031

Contracting authority

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil

Town/City: Maidstone

Postcode: ME15 6XB

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTX-8834-ZQLL

NUTS code: UKJ45

Email: alex.whelan@kent.fire-uk.org

Telephone: 01622692121

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

  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80510000 - Specialist training services
  • 80511000 - Staff training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services
  • 80550000 - Safety training services

Lot value (estimated)

100000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Contract can be extend for an additional 12 months.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Questionnaire

Description

Percentage

Weighting: 60

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Pricing Schedule

Description

Percentage

Weighting: 40

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

15 July 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

01 July 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80550000 Safety training services Training services
80510000 Specialist training services Training services
80511000 Staff training services Specialist training services
80531200 Technical training services Industrial and technical training services
80521000 Training programme services Training facilities
80500000 Training services Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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Further information

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