Basic First Aid, AED and Firefighting Training

This opportunity is a public procurement tender issued by Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, for training services. It is not a grant opportunity but rather a service contract focused on providing Basic First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and firefighting training to Eurojust employees and personnel. The contract duration is proposed to be 48 months and will include both face-to-face and remote training, as well as theoretical and practical competencies, examinations, certifications, and annual refresher courses. The objective is to ensure comprehensive emergency response training, enhancing workplace safety.

Eligible applicants include private sector training providers, specialized safety training organizations, and potentially consortia of trained professionals, although the contract appears more suited for larger entities, given the exclusion of small and medium enterprises. The procurement will be conducted as an open tender, allowing any qualified service provider to submit applications. The geographical eligibility does not impose explicit restrictions, suggesting that applications from entities across the EU, or even globally, could be accepted, contingent upon practical delivery requirements.

The nature of the contract is operational, where Eurojust will pay directly for the services rendered, distinguishing it from any form of grant or subsidy funding. There is no co-funding requirement; the service provider will receive monetary compensation for delivering the specified training services.

The application method is electronic submission through the Funding and Tenders Portal, with a registration deadline set for January 5, 2026. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is January 7, 2026. Importantly, specific funding amounts have not been detailed in the opportunity announcement, indicating that the total procedure value is currently unspecified.

This tender is structured as a framework agreement and does not anticipate a reopening of competition during its term. Interested organizations should monitor further publications for definitive details and criteria as the call for tender approaches.

This is a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. It is not a call for tenders.

The procedure identifier is EUROJUST/HAG/2026/MVP/0003-EXA.

The description of the contract is to provide face-to-face and remote training entailing theoretical and practical competencies in: Basic First Aid and AED training including the organisation of examinations and certifications, as well as annual refresher courses; and Firefighting training including the organisation of examinations and certifications, as well as annual refresher courses. Additionally, within the scope of this contract and in order to ensure the safety of its employees, Eurojust may request additional trainings and may exceptionally recourse to the contractor for specific advice on safety related matters.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The estimated total value is not specified.

The lead contracting authority is the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust).

The main classification (CPV) is 80562000 - First-aid training services.

The nature of the contract is for services.

The maximum contract duration is 48 months.

It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-12-15 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 06/01/2026 06:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2026-01-07 Europe/Amsterdam.

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

The address for expression of interest is "Express interest".

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given.

A question and answer section is available.

A frequently asked question is: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated procedure, not a call for tenders. Eurojust intends to contract a service provider to deliver Basic First Aid, AED, and Firefighting training, both face-to-face and remotely. This includes theoretical and practical training, examinations, certifications, and annual refresher courses. The contract is expected to last for 48 months and will be a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The expression of interest period begins on December 15, 2025, and ends on January 6, 2026. The negotiated procedure is expected to launch on January 7, 2026. Interested parties should express their interest electronically. The reference number for this planned call for tenders is EUROJUST/HAG/2026/MVP/0003-EXA.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but given the nature of the contract, it is likely that eligible applicants would be service providers, training organizations, or companies specializing in first aid and firefighting training.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The nature of the contract is for services.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity details do not specify whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. This information would likely be detailed in the future call for tenders.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but given that the contracting authority is the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust), it is likely that the opportunity is open to entities within the EU or potentially EEA.

Target Sector: The target sector is training services, specifically in the areas of Basic First Aid, AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training, and Firefighting training.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the location of Eurojust is in The Hague, Netherlands. The contracting authority is the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, implying a focus on the EU.

Project Stage: This opportunity is for the provision of training services, so the expected maturity is for organizations already providing these services.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is not specified, but it is described as a middle/low value contract.

Application Type: This is a planned negotiated procedure. The method of expression of interest is electronic.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing training services.

Application Stages: The application stages are not fully detailed, but it involves at least an expression of interest. The procedure is described as a planned negotiated procedure, suggesting multiple stages.

Success Rates: Success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: Co-funding requirements are not mentioned in the provided text.

Summary:

This is a pre-announcement of a planned negotiated procurement procedure by the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust). The procedure identifier is EUROJUST/HAG/2026/MVP/0003-EXA. This is not a call for tenders yet, but a publication announcing the intent to launch a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. The contract involves providing face-to-face and remote training in Basic First Aid and AED, including examinations and certifications, as well as annual refresher courses. It also includes Firefighting training, including examinations, certifications, and annual refresher courses. Eurojust may also request additional trainings and advice on safety-related matters. The contract duration is a maximum of 48 months and will be a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The start date for expression of interest is planned for 2025-12-15, with a deadline of 2026-01-06. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is 2026-01-07. The expression of interest must be submitted electronically. The CPV code is 80562000, which refers to first-aid training services. Companies or organizations that provide these training services should monitor the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for the future publication of the call for tenders.