Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority
Headquarters, Stocklake
Aylesbury
HP20 1BD
Contact
Ronda Smith
Telephone
+44 7969484031
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Operational Fire Fighting Facilities
Reference number
000276
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75251100 - Firefighting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
BMKFA intend to award a contract to provide appropriate venues, equipment and facilities, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Instructors, 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. As part of the collaborative package, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service will provide Instructors to the Provider (the Fire Service College) to utilise for up to 300 days a year to support the delivery and development of the Provider (the Fire Service College) courses.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £389,850
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Main site or place of performance
The Fire Service College
London Road
Moreton in Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0RH
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
BMKFA intend to award a contract for the provision of appropriate venues, equipment and facilities, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Instructors, 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. Accommodation and catering requirements will be included at the venue for BMKFA delegates and Instructors.
As part of the contract package, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service will provide Instructors to the Fire Service College to utilise for up to 300 days a year to support the delivery and development of the Fire Service College courses. Each day will generate a training credit to be offset against the delivery costs of the contracting Authority's fire service annual training requirements. The Fire Service College will provide accommodation, provided for the night prior to any delivery, and catering provided on a full board basis to the Authority's Instructors.
The level of facilities, equipment and venue must be appropriate to deliver the required scenarios to meet the current National Operational Guidance and standards, at one location and able to accommodate the opportunities for the further development of the Authority's Instructors whilst providing a flexible cost-effective collaborative solution to meet the unique specialist requirements of a modern fire service.
The contract will commence 01 April 2022 for a term of 3 years, with an option to extend a further 24 months at the discretion of the contracting authority/entity.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Contract agreement can be extended a further 24 months at the agreement of both parties.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a unique requirement for the provision of appropriate venues, specialist equipment and facilities, to deliver firefighting training including Fire behaviour, tactical ventilation simulation, highway scenarios, Breathing Apparatus assessments, Incident Command assessment exercises, complex Multi-Agency scenarios to meet the future needs of Buckinghamshire firefighters and Instructors, with Open Programme Instructor development courses and Incident Command refresher courses facilitated in accordance with National Operational Guidance and standards. Accommodation and catering requirements must be included at the venue for BMKFA delegates and Instructors.
As part of the unique contract package, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service will provide Instructors to the Provider (the Fire Service College) to utilise up to 300 days a year to support the delivery and development of the Providers (the Fire Service College) courses. Each day will generate a training credit to be offset against the delivery costs of the contracting Authority's fire service annual training requirements.
The level of facilities, equipment and venue must be appropriate to deliver the required scenarios to meet the current National Operational Guidance and standards, at one location and able to accommodate the opportunities for the further development of the Authority's Instructors whilst providing a flexible cost-effective collaborative solution.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
000276
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 March 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Capita Business Services Ltd (operating as the Fire Service College)
The Fire Service College
Moreton in Marsh
GL56 0RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Internet address
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £389,850
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £389,850
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom