Kent Fire and Rescue Service is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | C26020 - Animal Rescue Training |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Kent Fire and Rescue Service |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Below threshold - Open competition |
| Short Description: | Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver and support operational competence in Animals at Incidents, including practical Large Animal Rescue and Handling Dogs training, in accordance with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and the Service’s animal rescue response framework (AR2, AR3). Full service specification and tender documentation can be found on the Kent Business Portal. Deadline for submissions in the 15th July 2026 at 12pm (noon) |
| Published: | 15/06/2026 09:56 |
C26020 - Animal Rescue Training
Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- Kent Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCTX-8834-ZQLL
- Address:
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 6XB
UK- Contact name:
- Not provided
- Email:
- alex.whelan@kent.fire-uk.org
- Telephone:
- 01622692121
- Website:
- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Below threshold - open competition- Dynamic market:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- C26020 - Animal Rescue Training
- Reference number:
- C26020
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver and support operational competence in Animals at Incidents, including practical Large Animal Rescue and Handling Dogs training, in accordance with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and the Service’s animal rescue response framework (AR2, AR3).
Full service specification and tender documentation can be found on the Kent Business Portal.
Deadline for submissions in the 15th July 2026 at 12pm (noon)
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Training-services./G9NQXT5267
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G9NQXT5267 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 100,000 including VAT
Description
- Description:
- Not provided
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2030
- CPV classifications:
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80511000 - Staff training services.
80521000 - Training programme services.
80531200 - Technical training services.
80550000 - Safety training services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 31/08/2031
- Delivery regions:
Not provided- Award criteria:
Name: Quality Questionnaire / Weighting: 60
Name: Pricing Schedule / Weighting: 40
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 01/07/2026 Time: 12:00
- Tender submission deadline:
- 15/07/2026 Time: 12:00
- Submission address and any special instructions:
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- An electronic auction will be used:
No
Other information
- Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Technical ability conditions of participation:
- Not provided
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):
- No
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):
- No
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided
Award Notice
C26020 - Animal Rescue Training
Contracting Authorities
- Contracting authority:
- Kent Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PCTX-8834-ZQLL
- Address:
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 6XB
UK- Contact name:
- Not provided
- Email:
- alex.whelan@kent.fire-uk.org
- Telephone:
- 01622692121
- Website:
- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Below threshold - open competition- Dynamic market:
- Not provided
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- C26020 - Animal Rescue Training
- Reference number:
- C26020
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- Kent Fire and Rescue Service are looking to appoint a supplier to deliver and support operational competence in Animals at Incidents, including practical Large Animal Rescue and Handling Dogs training, in accordance with National Operational Guidance (NOG) and the Service’s animal rescue response framework (AR2, AR3).
Full service specification and tender documentation can be found on the Kent Business Portal.
Deadline for submissions in the 15th July 2026 at 12pm (noon)
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1052982015
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/G9NQXT5267 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 100,000 including VAT
- Contract value:
- GBP 100,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- Not provided
- Reference number:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 110,424 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- Yes
- Award decision date:
- 28/07/2026
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 10/08/2026
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 11/08/2026 to 10/08/2030
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
80500000 - Training services.
80510000 - Specialist training services.
80511000 - Staff training services.
80521000 - Training programme services.
80531200 - Technical training services.
80550000 - Safety training services.- Delivery regions:
Not provided
Supplier
- Supplier:
- British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association
- Companies House:
- PJCD-4956-RLTZ
- Address:
Westcroft Stables, Slad Lane, Slad Lane, Lacy Green
Princes Risborough
HP27 0PP
UK- Email:
- events@bartacic.org
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided