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CAF600-25 Fire health, safety and support & Fire risk assessments

CAFCASS

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:05

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20 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cafcass involves a direct award to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd, aimed at enhancing fire health, safety management, and conducting fire risk assessments across various regions, including London and the South East of England. The procurement is classified under "Fire-prevention services" and "Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services", with a value of £62,537.18. This initiative is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 2nd January 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2026. The contract has been active since 31st October 2025, and this update was published on 20th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and risk assessment services, particularly for SMEs. Arcadis Consulting will address key improvement areas such as audit trails, assurance processes, and contractor management, fostering enhanced service delivery standards. Companies with expertise in refining safety documentation, formalising responsibilities, and providing technical policy input are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The scope of work across diverse regions in the United Kingdom suggests significant engagement potential for firms seeking to expand their geographical footprint.

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Notice Title

CAF600-25 Fire health, safety and support & Fire risk assessments

Notice Description

For information only. This was a direct award against Crown Commercial Services RM6168. Lot 4 Arcadis will provide competent, practical, and proportionate support to address priority areas requiring improvement. The support will focus on six core themes: * closing out audit findings and establishing a clear evidence-based audit trail of actions taken; * strengthening fire safety assurance processes and documentation standards; * clarifying and formalising responsibilities between Cafcass, landlords, and Facilities Management (FM) providers to remove ambiguity and ensure statutory duties are clear; * improving the quality, consistency, and completeness of risk assessments across the estate; * enhancing contractor management and maintenance compliance, particularly where responsibilities sit with FM providers or landlords; and * providing technical input into the review and update of policies, guidance, workflows, and supporting documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5f7a2b4-9ee8-48fe-8ee7-9273e6d7f42b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,537 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£673,720 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 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
CAFCASS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1X 8NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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