Award

TC258 - Fire Risk Assessments Contract

BOLTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 15:02

Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bolton Council, identified as "TC258 - Fire Risk Assessments Contract," has been completed. The contract falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Bolton Council, a regional or local authority based in Bolton, United Kingdom, aimed to appoint a contractor to provide fire risk assessments for their property portfolio. The main focus was on services that are compliant, value for money, fit for purpose, and sustainable. The contract, valued at £245,655, was awarded to Pennington Choices Limited on 17 April 2025, following a tendering phase that concluded on 20 January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fire risk assessments and building safety services. With the procurement complete, similar companies aiming for future bids may benefit from understanding the criteria that led to the successful award, such as quality, social value, and price. The fact that Pennington Choices Limited, an SME, secured the contract highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively in this sector. Businesses with expertise in compliance and sustainability within property management services stand well-suited to leverage such contracts for growth and to establish a foothold in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

TC258 - Fire Risk Assessments Contract

Notice Description

The tender is to provide fire risk assessments to the Councils property portfolio, that are compliant, value for money, fit for purpose and sustainable. It is to be used by the Council's Facilities Management Team within Corporate Property Services. The Authority will appoint one Provider for the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender is to provide fire risk assessments to the Councils property portfolio, that are compliant, value for money, fit for purpose and sustainable. It is to be used by the Council's Facilities Management Team within Corporate Property Services. The Authority will appoint one Provider for the Contract.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046642-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,655 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINGTON CHOICES

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