Scope
Reference
ESFA2530
Description
East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award contracts on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) to the top two scores, for the provision of an Incident Command Training Service (Lot 1). There will also be a contract for the supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders (Lot 2).
Lot 1. The provision of an Incident Command Training Service
Description
Lot 1 The provision of an Incident Command Training Service
Lot 2. The supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders
Description
Lot 2 The supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders
Contract 1. Provision of Incident Command Training
Lots
Lot 1. The provision of an Incident Command Training Service
Lot 2. The supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £0 excluding VAT
- £160,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80550000 - Safety training services
Information about tenders
Lot 1. The provision of an Incident Command Training Service
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. The supply of a web based online training platform for existing and new Incident Commanders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
Artemis Training and Development Ltd
- Companies House: 07598894
Nut Grove Cottage, Broadway Road,
Willersey, Broadway
WR12 7PH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Incident Command Training
Katherine Lamb Associates Ltd
- Companies House: 10243883
Unit 2, The Granary, Cornbury Park
Charlbury, Chipping Norton
OX7 3AE
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Incident Command Training
Peter Stanley Training Ltd
- Companies House: 06533085
The Joiners Shop, Chatham Historic Dockyard
Chatham, Kent
ME4 4TZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Provision of Incident Command Training
Contracting authority
East Sussex Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBN-6459-JTPV
HQ Church Lane
Lewes
BN7 2DZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@esfrs.org
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government