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Contract to Carrying Out Fire Risk Assessments for Housing and Property Stock, Independent Living and Operational Properties

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2023 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council has awarded a contract for carrying out fire risk assessments for housing and property stock, independent living and operational properties. The procurement, classified under Fire-prevention services (CPV: 75251110), is in the industry category of services. The contract with DDS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED, an SME, commenced on 1st September 2023 and will run until 31st August 2025, with a potential one-year extension increasing the total contract value to £125,000. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th April 2023 and the acceptance of the award on 31st July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention services, particularly those within the SME category, to engage in public sector work and grow their portfolios. Companies that provide comprehensive fire risk assessments and have experience with housing and property stock, including independent living and operational properties, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The partnership with a local council like Epping Forest District Council can help strengthen business reputation and offer stable revenue through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract to Carrying Out Fire Risk Assessments for Housing and Property Stock, Independent Living and Operational Properties

Notice Description

Contract to Carrying Out Fire Risk Assessments for Housing and Property Stock, Independent Living and Operational Properties Additional information: One year extension permitted which would increase value to PS125,000 (PS62,500 for one year). Extended until 31/8/25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ffd4fd-d197-4c04-a1c9-329dd1eea1e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Medhurst
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DDS (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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