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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 078021/S 000-2025
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK4: Tender Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
National registration number: PQMW-9436-MMYZ

Postal address: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
Town: Llantrisant
Region: Central Valleys
Postal code: CF72 8LX
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: Abigail Naci
Telephone: 01443 232082
Email: a-naci@southwales-fire.gov.uk

I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – sub-central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Media Training
Reference number: SWITQ180

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
This invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of Media Training.
The Contracting Authority will award the contract to a single supplier. The successful supplier must be able to provide the content for an e-learning package, as well as providing delivery of face-to-face media training to equip Senior Leaders with a more comprehensive understanding of the media and our relationship with them.
The Contract Term shall be for an initial period of two-years, with an option to extend by up to a further 48 months in periods of two-years (2+2+2). The anticipated commencement date of the contract is 16th February 2026.

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
25,000
Value (excluding VAT)
21,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
80000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKL – WALES

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Highest precedence first unless weighted otherwise
Quality
Name: Technical Criteria
Weighting: 40.00

Price
Name: Price
Weighting: 60.00

II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
21,000
Currency
GBP

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-02-16 00:00
End
2028-02-15 23:59
Duration
2 years
Possible extension
2032-02-15 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This contract can be extended by up to a further 48 months in two extension periods of 24-months.

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Below threshold – open competition

IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Enquiry deadline
2026-01-02 17:00

IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-01-09 12:00

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2025-11-28 11:40