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Fire Risk Assessments

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for fire risk assessments, initiated by Uttlesford District Council, has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £50,000. This service-oriented tender falls under the hazard protection and control consultancy services category and is located in Saffron Walden, England, with delivery addressed to postal code CB11 4ER. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from the Procurement for Housing framework agreement. The contract period for the awarded supplier, RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP, spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in fire safety, hazard protection, and health and safety consultancy services. While the contract has been awarded to a large firm, smaller enterprises (SMEs) that focus on these areas may find future tenders from Uttlesford District Council to be of interest, especially in alignment with framework agreements. Enterprises well-versed in consultancy services for fire and explosion protection may expand their portfolios by participating in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessments

Notice Description

Call-off from Procurement for Housing (PFH) framework for Uttlesford Fire Risk Assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ef5ab90-1073-4e6b-90d4-a650311e4c70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adcc089d-5722-4839-aaa5-8f2d150a9021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Till
Contact Email
udcprocurement@uttlesford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01245 606774

Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
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
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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