Scope
Reference
PA23GPAGST4
Description
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking tenders for the provision of Business Fire Safety Training.
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
- Possible extension to 1 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend by a further 36 months at 12-month intervals
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Optional Specialist Courses relating to Business Fire Safety
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80531200 - Technical training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 10 November 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical/Quality | Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
All invoices to be e-mailed directly to finance@mawwfire.gov.uk
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351491
ITT Part 1
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351492
ITT Part 2
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351493
Appendix A - Terms and Conditions of Contract
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351500
Appendix B - Welsh Procurement Specific Questionnaire
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351501
Appendix C - Specification
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351502
Appendix D - Schedule of Prices
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351504
Appendix E - Business Fire Safety Course Catalogue
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351505
Appendix F - Welsh Language Standards Questionnaire
Contracting authorities
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBC-9888-YDYX
Fire Service Headquarters
Carmarthen
SA31 1SP
United Kingdom
Contact name: David Williams
Telephone: +3706060699
Email: procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMW-9436-MMYZ
Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park
Llantrisant
CF72 8LX
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXP-7467-ZWXQ
Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ffordd Salesbury, St. Asaph Business Park
St Asaph
LL17 0JJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales