AwardedAwarded 30 July 2026
C26019 - Fire Investigation Training
Small Airbags - Market Engagement · Local or regional public body
In brief
Small Airbags - Market Engagement awarded this contract to Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd on 30 July 2026.
The notice gives a value of £217,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 6 years, up to 94 months with extensions, starting 4 August 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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)
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd 1 bid received | £251,700 | Awarded 20 July 2026 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2032 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 051758-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 068125-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 077158-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 051758-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 June 2026, last updated 13 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.