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
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:
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
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Parent category
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| 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
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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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