Planning

UK Fire Sector Market Consultation - Waste Management

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

16 Feb 2022 at 09:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire & Rescue Service is initiating a market consultation titled "UK Fire Sector Market Consultation - Waste Management," aimed at enhancing collaboration and achieving national targets within the fire sector. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is focused on the refuse and waste-related services industry and is taking place in the United Kingdom. Key milestones include the engagement end date set for 3rd March 2022, and the consultation will run from 7th March to 12th April 2022, with potential extensions based on market interest and discussions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) within the waste management sector. Interested businesses can engage in the consultation process by reaching out to the National Fire Chiefs Council’s category lead, providing crucial insights that may shape future collaborative procurement initiatives. Engaging with the consultation can foster relationships and provide a competitive advantage in preparing for upcoming projects in fire sector service delivery and innovations aligned with the UK government’s objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Fire Sector Market Consultation - Waste Management

Notice Description

In 2020, the Home Office entered into a Grant Funding Agreement with the National Fire Chiefs Council for the purpose of enabling and facilitating the delivery of key national targets across the Fire Sector via an agreed Delivery Plan. These include the establishment of a national savings target for all areas of spend, enhanced collaboration within the Bluelight Sector and commercial improvement. In response to the above targets, the National Fire Commercial Transformation Programme and the National Fire Estates Group established a National Strategic Task and Finish Group for Facilities Management and Construction. This Task and Finish Group, currently comprising twenty-one (21) Fire and Rescue Services, has been established for the purpose of delivering the following strategic outcomes: * Deliver a National Category Strategy for FM & Construction; * Deliver cashable savings across the FM & Construction Category; * Deliver benefits in line with the Government's Net Zero Strategy and Social Value Agenda; * Promote and increase collaboration across Fire and the wider Bluelight Sector (including but not limited to the delivery of joint procurements, standardisation of documents, joint strategic supplier management); * Achieve commercial reform; and * Support, shape and develop the wider market Over the coming months and for the purpose of informing national strategies, formulating informed category plans and allowing suppliers appropriate time to support and participate in future collaborative opportunities, the Task and Finish Group will be undertaking more targeted consultation with the market in the following high priority areas: * Waste Management; * Cleaning and Janitorial; and * Buildings and Construction The Waste Management Market Engagement process shall commence on 7th March 2022 and is due to be completed on 12th April 2022. The target completion date may be subject to an extension depending on the course of the discussions and the level of market interest. Market providers who are interested in participating in the engagement process can express an interest by sending an email to the FM & Construction National Category Lead using the email address below, and stating their full name, contact details (email and telephone number), full company name and their position in the organisation. Further updates on the process will be issued to interested parties in due course: fmconstruction.tfg@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk The publication of this Early Engagement Notice document in no way commits the Task and Finish Group or any of its Members to commence any subsequent procurement exercise to award any contract. On behalf of the National Category Sponsor, the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Home Office, we are looking forward to working with you in delivering positive results and maximising value for the UK Fire Sector and our wider public sector colleagues. Additional information: Further information on the governance arrangements, objectives, present and future priorities of the Task and Finish Group can also be obtained using the same email address as states above fmconstruction.tfg@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6822c171-829b-4200-b095-e84561eee925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ac7e71-dcd5-4953-ab92-b4f49cdb1f33
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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