Buyer Name: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
Buyer Address: Service Headquarters, Exeter, UKK43, EX3 0NW, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
Buyer Address: Service Headquarters, Exeter, UKK43, EX3 0NW, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to award a contract for the provision of HMICFRS Consultancy. The consultancy support is required in relation to our 'People Improvement Plan' and the cause of concern on prevention activity, specifically Home Fire Safety Visits, in the 2025 HMICFRS report. It is estimated that 2-4 days per week (on average) between October and December 2025 will be required from a consultant. A further 20 days consultancy may be required between January and March 2026.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060849-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The Authority may require additional but related consultancy support in addition to what has been detailed within the Invitation to Tender. For the avoidance of doubt, any additional consultancy has been included in the maximum contract value of £120,000.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 120,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 144,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-13T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-04-12T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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