Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf6-4d0d-73a5-a8bc-0f2397623bc8/beis-emergency-response-training-programme closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # BEIS Emergency Response Training Programme [Department of Energy and Climate Change](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-of-energy-and-climate-change) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £340,000 Published 21 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 17 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Notice summary: The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to appoint a supplier to deliver its Emergency Response Training Programme. The Department has well established emergency response arrangements in place, and is looking to ensure these continue to be supported by appropriately trained staff. Description: BEIS is responsible for leading the Government response to emergencies affecting a number of key services and industries that are vital to public safety, including energy (electricity, downstream gas and downstream oil), civil nuclear and chemicals. The Department has well established emergency response arrangements in place which are routinely tested, and are looking to ensure these continue to be supported by appropriately trained staff. All Emergency Responders within BEIS are offered essential training to enable them to be confident members of an Emergency Response Team. The learning requirements set out in this tender form part of BEIS’s Emergency Response Training Programme. The wider programme has a mix of foundation level training, detailed sector knowledge training, practical procedural training and simulated emergency training exercises. While some of this is will be delivered internally, the following elements of training, set out in 4 Lots, are to be outsourced: • Lot A - Standard Operating Procedures (all BEIS responders not expected to take a senior leadership role during an incident): training session to covering Standard Operating Procedures (including the role of a Lead Government Department and the role of first responders, local response teams, COBR, and the Scientific and Technical Advice Cell) and core response skills and behaviours which will be required in responding to an emergency. • Lot B – Emergency Response for Senior Leaders (senior staff): introduction to the leadership functions of emergency response, including what to expect from internal and external stakeholders when providing strategic direction and team management in an emergency response. • Lot C – Emergency Response Training Exercises (All): simulated exercise to provide attendees with the opportunity to practice the functions and activities of an emergency response team managing a major incident. • Lot D – Role Specific Training (All): Will be designed and agreed with supplier, but will provide training to those who may be expected to undertake specialist roles within a response team, such as those in the Operations cell, Situation Cell and Comms cell The contract is for a 2 year period, with an optional 1 year extension. ### Additional information: How to Apply If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed Proposal to at address stipulated in the “Who to Contact” section. Completed tender submission must be returned by post to BEIS, address given at the top of this advertisement, by 12pm 17 November 2016. We require 3 hard copies (one of which must be signed). Electronic versions of your bids are to be sent AFTER the deadline to Natalie Versteeg (). After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions or the Short Form Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on w/c 5 December 2016. Project completion is required by November 2018. Read full description ## CPV classification Training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5a39b87d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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