Operational Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Programe

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Published: Apr 1, 2026

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to The Fire Service College — €222,000

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (United Kingdom): Operational Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Programe. education & training.

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

RBFRS has been utilising Operational Firefighter Apprenticeships as the preferred development route for a few years. The Fire Service College has been identified from the procurement framework as the only viable option to meet our requirements.
There are nine suppliers in the frameworks.
• Capita Group Plc
• Cornwall Fire Rescue and Community Safety Service
• SFJ Awards The Workforce Development Trust Ltd - Operational Firefighter
• Warrington and Vale Royal College
• DN Colleges Group
• E-Training Ltd
• New College Durham
• SFJ Award The Workforce Development Trust Ltd
• Weston College
Initial training can be provided more cost effectively if an apprenticeship model is continued, which would support costs / best use of the training budget of the recruitment of additional staff as required.
In total 12 new starters are joining the programme. 11 apprentices starting in March 2026, and 1 learner starting in March who move to apprentice status in July 2026. Below is the breakdown of cost for 12 apprentices plus an additional adjusted cost for one apprentice who will start the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme course in March 2026 and move on to join the Level 3 Apprenticeship in July 2026.
The Contract Authority carried out a desktop assessment on the criteria set in the YPO framework 1086 documentation within their portal. The sub-criteria below was used to make a more efficient decision when looking at carrying out a direct award approach.. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 1, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 1639. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 22 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.

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Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 1639 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to The Fire Service College. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

The Fire Service College was awarded the contract for €222,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.