Award of Firefighting Training Facilities and Instructor Support Contract to Capita Business Services Ltd (Fire Service College)

Awarded 31 May 2022

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Awarded31 May 2022
Value£389,850.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 1y 5mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 May 2022Expired 30 May 2025

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority awarded a contract to Capita Business Services Ltd operating as the Fire Service College for the provision of specialist venues, equipment, and facilities to deliver firefighting training, including fire behaviour, tactical ventilation simulation, highway scenarios, breathing apparatus assessments, incident command assessment exercises, multi-agency scenarios, open programme instructor development courses, and incident command refresher courses in accordance with National Operational Guidance and standards.

The contract includes accommodation and catering for BMKFA delegates and instructors.

As part of the package, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service will provide instructors to the Fire Service College for up to 300 days per year, with each day generating a training credit to offset the delivery costs of the Authority's annual fire service training requirements.

The Fire Service College will provide accommodation for the night prior to delivery and full-board catering for the Authority's instructors.

The contract commenced on 01 June 2022 for a term of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority/Provider.

The contract value is AUD 389,850.

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