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Award

27 May 2026 at 10:19

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 16:55

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 09:44

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Nottingham City Council focuses on conducting Housing Fire Risk Assessments with the assigned contract ID CPU7757. Located in Nottingham, the council has completed this procurement under the open procedure, related to the services category in the UKF14 region. The awarded contract, valued at an estimated £735,000 to £882,000, was awarded to Ridge and Partners LLP. The project commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2029, contingent on the outcomes of the Type 1 assessments undertaken across 312 social housing sites. This procurement initiative supports regulatory compliance requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022 and focuses on enhancing the safety measures in place within high, mid, and low-rise properties.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the building inspection services industry, especially for businesses specialised in fire and explosion protection, fire risk assessments, and technical building inspections. Given the requirement for stringent compliance with fire safety regulations and the ongoing necessity to update and manage digital safety records, this opportunity is well-suited for large-scale consultancy firms possessing robust credentials in fire safety risk assessments. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped with advanced digital systems and a demonstrable record in fire safety engineering will also find potential growth opportunities through subcontracting or collaboration, facilitating a competitive presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CPU7757 Housing Fire Risk Assessments

Notice Description

The Authority has appointed a contractor to carry out Fire Risk Assessments on social housing properties managed by Nottingham City Council's Housing Services Building Safety Team. The Contractor will conduct monthly Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across 312 sites, including high-rise, mid-rise and low-rise blocks. The assessments will help us identify potential fire hazards, evaluate the effectiveness of existing fire safety measures, and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks. The Contractor will carry out Type 1 FRAs-this is the most common and non-destructive type. It assesses the common areas of a building, such as lobbies and corridors, but does not include individual dwellings. The Contractor will be identifying fire hazards, evaluating risks, and providing actionable recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and enhance the safety of our tenants. This includes supporting the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, particularly the duty to manage building safety risks and maintain accurate, accessible safety records.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Depending on the outcomes of the Type 1 assessments the Client may request the Consultant to undertake Type 2, 3, or 4 Fire Risk Assessments to the properties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056aba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049489-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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