Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c36-fc58-7354-b874-1abf7f343ffd/clinical-governance-and-trauma-first-aid-training awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Clinical Governance and Trauma / First Aid Training [Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lancashire-fire-rescue-service) Estimated value £60,000 Published 18 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 23 Aug 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) are going out to Tender to award a Framework Agreement on behalf of Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, Cheshire Fire Authority and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service for Clinical Governance and Trauma / First Aid Training. LFRS are intending to appoint a Service Provider who will provide a reliable, efficient, auditable and cost effective clinical governance arrangement. LFRS staffs 39 fire stations, plus a Service Headquarters (SHQ) site in Preston and a Service Training Centre (STC) in Chorley. This equates to approximately 900 operational staff and 100 non-operational staff. The appointed Service Provider will be expected to provide an innovative approach to clinical governance utilising new technologies and equipment where appropriate, providing benefits and making recommendations on how existing arrangements can be improved to achieve best standards, cost savings and efficiencies. The procurement exercise will be managed via the procurement portal ([supply4nwfire.org.uk](https://www.supply4nwfire.org.uk)). Hard copy submissions will not be accepted and all correspondence must be via the portal. To respond to this opportunity, please log into the procurement portal and use access code K87326N23W to access the necessary documentation. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFire eSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email . Additional information: Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) are going out to Tender to award a Framework Agreement on behalf of Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, Cheshire Fire Authority and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service for Clinical Governance and Trauma / First Aid Training. LFRS are intending to appoint a Service Provider who will provide a reliable, efficient, auditable and cost effective clinical governance arrangement. LFRS staffs 39 fire stations, plus a Service Headquarters (SHQ) site in Preston and a Service Training Centre (STC) in Chorley. This equates to approximately 900 operational staff and 100 non-operational staff. The appointed Service Provider will be expected to provide an innovative approach to clinical governance utilising new technologies and equipment where appropriate, providing benefits and making recommendations on how existing arrangements can be improved to achieve best standards, cost savings and efficiencies. The procurement exercise will be managed via the procurement portal ([supply4nwfire.org.uk](https://www.supply4nwfire.org.uk)). Hard copy submissions will not be accepted and all correspondence must be via the portal. To respond to this opportunity, please log into the procurement portal and use access code K87326N23W to access the necessary documentation. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the portal please contact the Supply4NWFire eSourcing Helpdesk (not LFRS) on 0845 270 7050 or email . 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