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23 Jun 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council, based in Ormskirk, has concluded a procurement process for a Fire Risk Assessment Consultant, under the title "Fire Risk Assessment Consultant". This falls within the industry category of Structural Engineering Consultancy Services. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the tendering phase ended on 1st April 2026. The contract is now in the award stage, with "Fire Strategy Services" being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £30,000, will span from 28th June 2026 to 28th June 2029, covering the West Lancashire borough and extending delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and international regions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the structural engineering, building consultancy, hazard protection, and health and safety consultancy sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The open procedure used suggests that diverse and competitive businesses are welcome, providing a pathway for those looking to expand their reach within governmental contracts. Companies specialising in compliance and safety assessments could leverage such opportunities to establish long-term relationships with public sector entities and enhance their portfolios.

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Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessment Consutlant

Notice Description

WLBC require a Fire Risk Assessment Consultant to provide Fire risk assessments throughout West Lancashire borough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-717494e1-678f-4c18-97cd-86b95fd4d093
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0440a369-996e-4f6d-bbf5-1ae448b9cf5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRE STRATEGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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