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17 Jul 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Fuel Cards and Associated Services for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority," was conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service. It falls under the industry category of "Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy" and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £270,000, completed the award stage with a contract period running from 19th May 2026 to 21st March 2028. The procurement followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement, specifically the BLC BLC-FLEET-0119 Emergency Service Fuel Cards framework. The award was made to Allstar Business Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier, and the contract was activated on 19th May 2026.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that can provide fuel cards and related services, particularly those already positioned within relevant framework agreements. Large enterprises that specialise in energy products and have the capability to supply fuel solutions to emergency services will find this opportunity especially suitable. The procurement's reliance on a selective call-off method prioritises firms already engaged in framework agreements, thus emphasising the need for related strategic partnerships and framework inclusions to capitalise on future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Fuel Cards and Associated Services for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Fuel card provision and associated services for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. Call off via the BLC BLC-FLEET-0119 Emergency Service Fuel Cards framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78f7e6f6-3a9f-45d8-868e-d0666a544691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5df1e0-a95e-4ea6-8d82-331fff1866d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 22 Mar 2028 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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