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HMICFRS Consultancy

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer Address: Service Headquarters, Exeter, UKK43, EX3 0NW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
120000.0 GBP
Gross: 144000 GBP
Published
30 Sep 2025, 11:20
Deadline
07 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79411000 - General management consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060849-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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