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C26019 - Fire Investigation Training

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

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Key details

Contracting authority
Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Maidstone
Contract value
£251,700ex VAT
Submissions closed
1 July 2026
Published
13 August 2026

Procurement

Contract period
3 August 2026 - 2 August 2032
6 years
Possible extension to 2 June 2034 · 7 years, 9 months in total
Extension terms: Contract can be extended for a further 2 years if the service is required (1year + 1year).
Procedure type
Open procedure
CPV classifications
  • 75250000 Fire-brigade and rescue services
  • 75251000 Fire-brigade and rescue services
  • 75251110 Fire-prevention services

What happened

Kent Fire and Rescue Service awarded this contract to Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd worth £251,700 on 30 Jul 2026. The contract runs until 2 Aug 2032.

Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (the Authority) invites suitably qualified and experienced training providers to submit tenders for the delivery of Fire Investigation Training. As a blue‐light emergency service, the Authority requires its crews and officers to maintain high levels of competence to ensure the safety of residents across Kent.

The Authority seeks to appoint a provider to deliver the following courses:

  • Level 2 Award in Fire Investigation
  • Foundation Training for Tier 2 Fire Investigators
  • Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation

Interested providers must register on the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) to access full tender documentation, instructions, and submission requirements.

All submissions must be completed via the Portal in accordance with the instructions provided. Responses submitted by any other method will not be accepted.

Deadline for Submissions is the 1st July 2026 12:00pm (Noon)

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd
GB-PPON: PBVC-1844-JZCY
Award value
£251,700
Award date
30 July 2026

Contact

Address
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil, Maidstone, ME15 6XB

Identifiers

Notice ID
077158-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab2e

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