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Fire Cover Review

GLOUCESTERSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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27 Nov 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service for the "Fire Cover Review" project, classified under the business analysis consultancy services category. The procurement was carried out using a selective method as a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe CSAS 23 Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services framework. The tender stage is completed with the award active as of 15th October 2025. The contract is scheduled to run from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2027, with the project's location focused in the South West, United Kingdom. The value of the contract awarded is £43,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy services sector, especially those operating as SMEs or VCSEs, to engage in public sector projects. Given the specific requirements and the nature of the procurement method, companies with expertise in fire safety and business analysis are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract period allows for sustained engagement, offering growth potential through consistent collaboration with a major regional fire and rescue authority. Engaging in such a prestigious project could enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to further opportunities within the public sector. Operational Research in Health Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, illustrating the viability for similarly sized enterprises.

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Notice Title

Fire Cover Review

Notice Description

Call off from HealthTrust Europe CSAS 23 Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d63aca1-086b-4505-a7e5-615423923996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b982e35-3665-45f2-b5d5-0cff99f0b7a8
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2027 1-2 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL2 2AX
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Quedgeley Fieldcourt
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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