Award

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust Fire & Security Servicing & Maintenance

DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2025 at 15:50

Tender

20 May 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust has concluded the procurement process for the "Fire & Security Servicing & Maintenance" contract, with the award stage formalised on 9th October 2025. This tender, categorised under services, primarily concerns fire protection and security system maintenance, covering devices such as fire alarms, intruder alarms, and emergency lighting systems. Located in Okehampton, the Trust partnered with IDEPEND LTD as the supplier, following an open procurement procedure. The contract spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2029, with options for two one-year extensions, offering potential adjustments as new schools join the Trust. A standstill period will end on 20th October 2025, and the official contract signing is scheduled for 1st November 2025. This procurement exercise underlines the robust service requirements aimed at safeguarding student and staff environments across the school's locality in the UKK43 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in fire and security system services, particularly those with strong technical credentials and experience in providing comprehensive, value-for-money solutions. Businesses capable of flexibility in service delivery with minimal disruption to school operations are well-positioned to grow through such contracts. With an emphasis on maintaining current guidelines, meeting legal and compliance standards, the contract offers a medium-term commitment with the potential for contract extensions, allowing suppliers to establish a long-term relationship with the Trust, enhancing their market presence and expertise in the educational sector's service requirements.

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Notice Title

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust Fire & Security Servicing & Maintenance

Notice Description

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the following Fire and Security Servicing to the Trust: a. Fire Alarm Panel b. Intruder Alarm Panel c. Door Access Control d. Emergency Lighting e. Fire Extinguishers & Hoses f. Signalling Remedial Works (included in contract but the Trust reserve the right to award such works to other Contractors and therefore these works are not guaranteed). With a view to achieving a smooth and effective service for pupils and staff, the Successful Contractor shall ensure that they: a. Have the technical and relevant experience whilst demonstrating value for money. b. Appoint a competent person to take managerial control. c. Maintain a safe and healthy environment on school premises.. d. Develop a robust scheme for managing, controlling and/or preventing the risk of fire on school premises, ensuring all works are carried out by a competent person. e. Implement a system of checks to ensure the effectiveness of the controls and other activities. f. Ensure all fire systems are maintained in accordance with current guidelines and all maintenance and other such work be undertaken by suitably competent persons. g. Demonstrate the ability to deliver the services required in a flexible manner, as to cause minimum disruption to pupils, staff and the day-to-day operations of the school. h. Adhere to all legal and statutory regulations and guidance to ensure compliance and ensure the delivery of services is at the desired level. i. Establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels. j. Actively manage the resulting contract including contract review meetings, overall performance of the contract, and management of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Service Level Agreement (SLA). k. Hold records of all relevant activity, retained for a minimum of 5 years. l. Be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements. J. Formulate a schedule of visits to each site, to be agreed with the Trust.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option of two further 1 year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05197b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063905-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-01-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

PHP LAW LLP

Contact Name
James Medforth, Sharon Perkins
Contact Email
estates@dmatschools.org.uk, james.medforth@phplaw.co.uk, sperkins@dmatschools.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
West Devon
Electoral Ward
Okehampton South
Westminster Constituency
Central Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEPEND

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