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:
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
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
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Parent category
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| 80511000 |
Staff training services |
Specialist training services |
| 80531200 |
Technical training services |
Industrial and technical 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
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