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On-Call Improvement Engagement Services

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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01 Aug 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "On-Call Improvement Engagement Services," conducted by the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, has reached the award stage as of 1st August 2025. This contract pertains to research and development consultancy services, with a total value of £51,000, and was procured via a direct single tender action below the threshold. The involved services will be rendered in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, specifically for enhancing On-Call firefighter operations within the counties of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. The contract is set to run from 2nd August 2025 to 1st August 2026. The procurement was targeted for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Winning this tender offers substantial business growth prospects, particularly for SMEs with expertise in consultancy services related to fire authority operations. The unique nature of the contract, tied specifically to the local needs and firefighter requirements within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, is particularly suited for businesses with insights and prior experience in public safety and emergency services. This procurement provides an opportunity for partnership and brand enhancement in the public safety domain, contributing to an improvement in community resilience by supporting essential fire services through tailored engagement services.

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Notice Title

On-Call Improvement Engagement Services

Notice Description

Provision of engagement & consultation services to support the Fire Authorities On-Call Improvement project. This is a one-off single requirement to be delivered by a supplier with specific knowledge of On-Call firefighter requirements within the county of Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e44e3459-f5dd-4fdc-80b0-b315708993f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/299d183b-7b88-4921-96e4-a6cfbca19093
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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