Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccf-ed08-701f-a272-6182e8ccd5b9/c22081-hazardous-materials-advisers-hma-training-detection-identification closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # C22081 - Hazardous Materials Advisers (HMA) Training / Detection Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training [Kent Fire and Rescue Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-fire-and-rescue-service) Estimated value £155,000 Published 11 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 The Authority has 12 Flexi Duty Officers that undertake the role of Hazardous Materials Advisers and DIM Advisers. Additional, there are some members of the training team that specialise in hazardous materials. The Authority require these Officers to have HMA Initial training then undertake regular appropriate CPD to maintain their competence in this specialised capability. Once competent as a HMA, Officers will attend a National Resilience course to become a DIM Adviser. Regular and appropriate CPD is also required to maintain these specialist skills. The Authority advertises new procurement opportunities on the Kent Business Portal [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) ## CPV classification Personnel-training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ebdc687a-0450-48a9-a62e-ccde9d276650) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Kent Fire and Rescue Service: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-fire-and-rescue-service) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)