Tender

Lot 1 - Contingency Call Handling and related Services Lot 2 - Contingency Fire Crews and related services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Dec 2020 at 08:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently conducting an open tender process for two service lots: Lot 1 for Contingency Call Handling and Lot 2 for Contingency Fire Crews. This procurement falls within the crisis management services industry category, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 12 January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2021 and last until 30 April 2025, with delivery services required across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency management and firefighting support services. Companies equipped to handle call response operations, as well as those providing trained firefighting personnel, would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth for businesses that can demonstrate the necessary capabilities and expertise in crisis management and emergency response solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1 - Contingency Call Handling and related Services Lot 2 - Contingency Fire Crews and related services

Notice Description

LOT 1 - Contingency Call Handling and related Services The Authority is re-tendering its requirements for its call handling service, the Authority is required to have resilience with the support of a commercial operator who can offer the necessary capacity, knowledge and skills to either work alongside the on duty emergency call handling control service or on their own if required. LOT 2 Contingency Fire Crews and related services Fire and Rescue Services, FRS's have a duty s.7 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (FRSA 2004), in relation to firefighting, to "secure the provision of the personnel, services and equipment necessary efficiently to meet all normal requirements." A similar duty applies under s. 8 in respect of road traffic accidents. FRS's also have a duty under s. 2 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004) to plan for emergencies and to maintain plans for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that if an emergency occurs it is able to continue to perform its functions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271f1a1f-ea7b-489e-bd42-fc6f4b613ed7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

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