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FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS AND CONSULTANCY

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 15:15

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Ashford Borough Council in England, which has awarded a contract for 'Fire Risk Assessments and Consultancy,' classified under Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is a call-off contract via a selective procurement method from a framework agreement. The tender process is complete, with the contract award published on 5th December 2025, and the contract set to begin on 5th January 2026, running until 5th January 2031. The procurement process targeted SMEs, making it well-suited for small enterprises in the South East region that specialise in related consultancy services.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in fire risk assessments and consultancy, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale projects over a five-year period. SMEs with capabilities in engineering and construction services stand a good chance of success, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Partnering with a local authority like Ashford Borough Council could enhance business visibility and provide strategic growth in the sector, especially for those operating within or around the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS AND CONSULTANCY

Notice Description

Call-off contract via Procurement Services framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc504d96-a51b-4ccf-a3a2-289a78ad7cf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effb895b-90d5-41c6-b942-156ab93182ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2031 Over 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DDS (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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