Tender

Authorised Fire Engineer

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

01 Aug 2022 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for the role of an Authorised Fire Engineer. This procurement falls under the engineering services category, specifically focusing on health and safety consultancy. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with EOIs due by 10th August 2022. The contract is set to begin on 1st October 2022 and spans a duration of three years, with possible extensions of two additional years. Interested parties must submit their applications through the Procontract procurement portal by the stated deadline.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in fire safety services and engineering. The contract entails comprehensive fire safety compliance reviews, ongoing risk assessments, and technical support, making it an appealing prospect for businesses that specialise in health and safety consultancy. By participating in this tender, companies can establish partnerships with a significant healthcare provider, enhance their market presence, and contribute to the safety standards of healthcare facilities serving a population of approximately 1.4 million.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Authorised Fire Engineer

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust are looking for EOI in the following:- Authorised Fire Engineer The Trust provide wide-ranging NHS care for people in the community, in a range of settings including people's own homes; nursing homes; health clinics; community hospitals; minor injury units; a walk-in centre and in mobile units. We are one of the largest NHS community health providers in England, serving a population of about 1.4 million. We employ over 5,500 staff, including doctors, community nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and many other healthcare professionals. KCHFT have 9 Community Hospitals with a bed capacity of approximately 20 beds per hospital. Background As directed by Health Technical Memorandum 05-01, Managing healthcare fire safety, KCHFT has a dedicated Fire Safety Group. The group will be led by KCHFT's Fire Safety Manager with the support of an external authorising fire engineer (AE). In Scope (based on a 3 year contract):- Initial high level compliance review to be reported to the first Fire Safety Group meeting within the first 3 months of contract start:- Current Policies and Procedures and in house training review (desktop review) PPM shortfalls review (desktop review based at a KCHFT site) Assurance that the right resources are in place and recommendations if not. Current levels of compliance systems for Fire safety to include recommendations Ongoing tasks:- * Annual review of 2 fire risk assessments * Annual review of PPMs (based at a KCHFT site) observing contractors and reviewing paperwork * Annual risk-based report on findings above with executive conclusions & recommendations. 1 day preparation and 1 day presenting * Annual review of KCHFT Authorised Persons. * Free to service technical support by telephone and email (detailed document checks and other works requiring attendance over 1 hour to be charged at agreed rate). * Adhoc advice/attendance on specific projects as and when required to be charged at daily rate/half day rate as appropriate Attendance at Fire Safety Group (FSG) Meetings The Trust would require attendance at the FSG Meetings based on the following structure (via Teams):- Year 1 - Month 3, 6 and 12 Year 2 - Month 6 and 12 Year 3 - Month 6 and 12 Contract 3 year contract initially with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month tranches. Expressions of interest (EOI) must be submitted via the Procontract procurement portal (Proactis) under opportunity number DN625616. Any correspondence to the Authority's staff email address will be disregarded. Please log-in via the following link to EOI if already registered, or the link will also allow you to register and then EOI. https://procontract.due-north.com/login (https://procontract.due-north.com/login) ITT documentation will be released following EOI closure on the 11 August 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/417ca135-68a5-4056-8053-b2708e3636fd
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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