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Operational Fire Fighter Apprenticeship Programme

Awarded to The Fire Service College

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service(buyer)

Published
Published 27 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 1 August 2026

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Overview

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract worth £222,000 to The Fire Service College for the delivery of an Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship Programme. The procurement was completed on 18 August 2026 through direct award from the YPO framework, with The Fire Service College selected as the only viable option to meet the service's training requirements based on provider rating, regional delivery, Ofsted rating, capacity, and facilities.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£222,000
Award date
18 August 2026
Contract period
6 September 2026 → 6 September 2030
Contract length
4 years
Winner
  • The Fire Service College

This contract ends on 6 September 2030.

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About the winner

The Fire Service College

1 other contract from Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service since 2026, worth £222,000.

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Market context

Typical award in Education and training services

£56,065

Median of 7,112 awards in the last 24 months

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Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service in the last 12 months

13

contracts awarded, worth £3,518,862 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    27 August 2026

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