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Contract Notice

A Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Fire Protection Training

  • First published: 15 March 2024
  • Last modified: 15 March 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04486f
Published by:
Norfolk County Council
Authority ID:
AA0071
Publication date:
15 March 2024
Deadline date:
15 April 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Services wishes to let a multi-lot, multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Fire Protection Training.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Norfolk County Council

County Hall, Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

UK

E-mail: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk

NUTS: UKH15

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.norfolk.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

A Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Fire Protection Training

Reference number: NCCT42863

II.1.2) Main CPV code

80500000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Services wishes to let a multi-lot, multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Fire Protection Training.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Level 3 introduction to fire safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A course that delivers the foundations of fire safety in line with the SFJ Awards Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors). Based on existing units taken from the SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors). The qualification will provide staff with the knowledge to carry out fire audits for simple premises.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Level 3 certificate in fire safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A course that delivers a deeper foundation of fire safety in line with the SFJ Awards Level 3 certificate in Fire Safety. It will prepare candidates to understand the fire safety arrangements in simple premises. The Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) qualification is aimed at those who are new to working in a fire safety role and wish to build their knowledge and gain recognition of their competence.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Level 4 certificate in fire safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This will prepare candidates to understand the fire safety arrangements in complex and licensed premises. The Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors) is aimed at more experienced fire safety officers who are looking to develop their knowledge and skills for more complex premises and environments, with specific reference to fire auditors. It will fulfil the units required for the qualification of Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety as set out by Skills for Justice.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Level 4 Diploma in fire safety

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This course will prepare candidates in assessing building regulations consultations with regard to the fire safety arrangements. As well as considering fire safety in buildings under construction. It will also cover the different levels of enforcement. It will fulfil the units required for the qualification of Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety as set out by Skills for Justice.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Level 5 Diploma in fire engineering

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Diploma in Fire Engineering Design is a Level 5 qualification aimed at building control officers, approved inspectors, fire engineers, fire safety auditors, inspectors, fire risk assessors, managers, surveyors, architects and fire safety professionals so that they can work towards achieving Fire Engineering Technician status.The course must cover the 10 mandatory units as set out by Skills for Justice.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Sprinkler design/assessment course

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To enable individuals to design Category 1 residential sprinkler systems. Considering • Consultation process and sprinkler specification• System enhancements and resilience• System categories• System Design including calculations• Non-residential occupancies• Water supplies• Alarm requirements and configuration• Certification and documentation

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Fire safety in sports grounds

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To enable delegates to review safety measures at sports grounds. Considering• Legislation and working with enforcement agencies• Crowd behaviour, safety and control• Sports Grounds• Disability access• Sporting events• Music events at sports grounds

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

BB100 fire safety in schools

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Provide delegates with a knowledge of Building Bulleting 100: Design for fire safety in schools. Considering • BB 100: Design for fire safety in schools• Fire Risk Analysis Tool• Cost Benefit Analysis Tool• Technical Bulletin 221: Sprinkler Protection of Schools• BS EN 12845 and LPC Sprinkler Rules

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Fire safety in heritage buildings

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To enable delegates to identify alternative solutions for historical buildings so that they achieve compliance with fire safety legislation. Considering;• Legislation• Risk to historical buildings• Assessing risks• Fire prevention and protection, including management, detection and suppression• Alternative solutions• Compartmentation• Protection provided by traditional materials and construction• Damage limitation• Emergency Planning

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Fire safety in BASIS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A course that will cover the requirements of the BASIS stores inspection scheme in particular the arrangements relating to fire safety where the BASIS regulations are applied for fertilizer or pesticide. This could be for planning applications and building regulations consultations or buildings in use.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Petroleum regulations

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

80500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH17

UKH16

UKH15


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Deliver an accredited level 5 fire investigation course. The course should cover:• Basic fire science, combustion, fire behaviour, toxicology of fire debris and electricity as a cause of fire.• Roles and responsibilities of the different agencies that may be involved in a fire investigation.• Consider health and safety at a fire investigation.• Identify and analyse post-fire indicators that may be present at a fire scene in order to determine origin and cause of fire.• Identify the effects of an explosion at a fire scene.• Identify the signs of arson.• Use observational skills to identify items recovered from the debris, and to recreate the fire scene to identify points of origin.• Prepare and deliver a presentation on a fire investigation and the findings.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

As stated in the procurement documentation.

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 55

Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Not applicable

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 15/04/2024

Local time: 14:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 15/04/2024

Local time: 14:05

Place:

Norwich

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Nplaw

Norwich

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern EN Standard form 02 - Contract notice 12 / 19 Ireland). Proceedings must be brought within 30 days from the date of knowledge (the date on which the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen) unless the Court considers that there is good reason for extending the period within which proceedings may be brought, in which case the Court may extend that period up to a maximum of 3 months from the date of knowledge.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

14/03/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
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

Main contact:
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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