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Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Training

  • First published: 24 June 2026
  • Last modified: 24 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-060311
Published by:
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority
Authority ID:
AA86661
Publication date:
24 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
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, 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, 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.

Contracting authority

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

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

Supplier

GARDINER ASSOCIATES TRAINING AND RESEARCH LIMITED

Identification register:

  • GB-COH
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Phoenix House, 251 Carr Road

Town/City: Northolt

Postcode: UB5 4RN

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.gardinerassociates.com

Companies House: 07787575

NUTS code: UKI73

Email: enquiries@gatr.co.uk

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Contract

Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Training

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

07 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

12 May 2026, 00:00AM to 11 May 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 11 May 2030

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

2 X 12 Month Extension

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80511000 Staff training services Specialist training services
80531200 Technical training services Industrial and technical training services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
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