Tender

2025 - Public Consultation Support Services

DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 14:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is currently engaged in an active procurement process for the provision of Public Consultation Support Services. This tender, titled "2025 - Public Consultation Support Services," falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open competition method, and interested parties need to submit their proposals by 6th November 2025. The services will be delivered in the UKS region, with a contract period starting on 5th December 2025 and ending on 4th December 2026. The overall contract value is set at £50,000 gross, placing it below the threshold for an open competition.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in research consultancy, marketing, and business services. With a substantial focus on price (70%), alongside quality and social value, businesses that are competitive in pricing yet maintain high standards and social contributions are best suited to this opportunity. Companies equipped with the capacity to execute public consultation and related consulting services, particularly those familiar with the public authority sector, will find this tender conducive to expanding their portfolio and contributing positively to the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 - Public Consultation Support Services

Notice Description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Public Consultation Support Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067549-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dwprocurement@dwfire.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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