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The successful bidder will provide training so staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services can be considered as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators under the NFCC Competency Framework and competently conduct investigations commensurate with that role. The successful bidder will provide training and assessment facilities enabling Welsh FRS delegates to attain the Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation under the SFJ Qualification Handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation, 2nd Edition. The framework has an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months at 12-month intervals.\n\nMain category: Services. Delivery region: UK - United Kingdom. Estimated total value excluding VAT: GBP 200,000. Estimated contract dates: 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029; extension end date if all extensions are used: 31 January 2031. 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