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24 Jun 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Orwell Housing Association Limited, based in Ipswich, England, has awarded a contract to Tersus Consultancy Ltd for Fire Risk Assessments. The procurement process was conducted through the Fusion 21 Framework and adhered to the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. The awarded contract value is £216,960, covering the East of England region, and is classified under the Building Installation Work sector with the main procurement category being services. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in building installation services, particularly those that specialize in fire risk assessments. Although the procurement suitability indicates that it is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, well-established firms with the appropriate expertise and capacity could find opportunities for growth and long-term partnerships within this evolving market sector. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality assessment services in compliance with stringent regulations will be especially well-positioned to benefit from such contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessments

Notice Description

Orwell have awarded Tersus Consultancy Ltd a deed of appointment for our Fire Risk Assessments Service. The tender notice was conducted through the Fusion 21 Framework. The tender followed a process compliant with Public Procurement Regulations 2015 Reference: 2025/S 000-020880.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1fcf7d-5271-4280-bf30-465998f4b5b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP2 0BE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERSUS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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