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Swiftwater and Flood Boat Rescue Operator Training

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire

In brief

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is looking for suppliers for training work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £150,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 27 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Wednesday 11 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 27 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 20 bids per contract for training contracts in this region (from 160 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) requires a suitably qualified and competent training provider to deliver Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator training to operational firefighters. Training will be required for initial acquisition, annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and periodic recertification or reassessment. All training must meet the relevant Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Module 4 Boat Operator requirements and reflect current national guidance and recognised good practice for fire and rescue service water and flood rescue operations. All training, assessment and certification delivered under this contract must comply with the current National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Fire and Rescue Service Rescue Boat Code and relevant DEFRA Module 4 requirements, including any subsequent revisions, amendments or replacement guidance introduced during the contract period.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: sell2.in-tend.co.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 11 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 27 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 101304-2026

About the buyer

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

15

Awards

12
All tenders and awards from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority

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From notice 101304-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.