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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully progressed through the public procurement process to award a contract titled "CBC-1856-T-TS Fire Risk Assessments." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on fire risk assessment and associated inspections within council-owned homes. Pennington Choices Limited has been awarded this contract to commence on 1st July 2026, spanning a term of two years with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The procurement method employed was a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a selective and stringent review of bids. The main procurement category is services, with buyer and supplier roles duly assigned. The final award was issued on 28th April 2026 and is scheduled to undergo future contract signing on 12th May 2026. This award and its associated activities take place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKH region.

Businesses specialising in fire risk assessment and safety consultancy services stand to gain from this tender, particularly those with expertise in fire alarms, fire-detection systems, and comprehensive safety consultancy. Central Bedfordshire Council's approach offers a prime opportunity for growth and expansion, enabling suppliers to provide both quality services and holistic safety advice. The contract value, amounting to £680,000, signifies substantial engagement for large-scale enterprises. The tender process requires thorough documentation and responses, highlighting a competitive advantage for companies adept at navigating comprehensive procurement procedures. Given the selective method employed, only suppliers meeting high standards in quality, cost efficiency, and social value considerations progressed to the award stage, thereby benefiting well-prepared firms eager to contribute to public safety in housing properties.

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Notice Title

CBC-1856-T-TS Fire Risk Assessments

Notice Description

Fire Risk Assessments and Associated Inspections and Remedial works in Council Owned Homes Independent preparation and review of Fire Risk Assessments, the authority will appoint a separate Supplier to carry out Fire Specialist and Building Safety Advice. Contracts for 'Fire Risk Assessments for Housing Properties' and 'Fire Specialist and Building Safety Advice' will not be awarded to the same Supplier. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st July 2026 Contract term: 2 years +1+1 optional

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years plus up to two years optional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d40a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 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
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINGTON CHOICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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