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Emma Peate

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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01 Apr 2021 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently seeking proposals for a re-tendering process for its call handling service, aimed at enhancing resilience during emergencies. This procurement falls under the category of crisis management services and is significant given the potential scenarios it addresses such as natural disasters, terrorist events, and pandemics. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 1 April 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2021 and will last until 30 April 2025, with an anticipated total contract value of £740,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in crisis management and emergency response services. Companies experienced in providing contingency support, such as fire and rescue services or those with expertise in operational resilience during high-pressure situations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of the emergency call handling processes, thereby contributing to community safety and effective response initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emma Peate

Notice Description

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. The requirement is only likely to be required in the event of:- * Natural Disaster * Terrorist Event * Pandemic Outbreak * Industrial Action * Another unforeseen similar event 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60792c3e-73ca-4847-bd4d-ac04886a6bb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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