Award

HR Advisory Service

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "HR Advisory Service" was initiated by Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, a sub-central government public authority located at Headquarters, Stocklake, Aylesbury, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under human resources management consultancy services, involved the review and improvement of existing policies and the development of new documents related to employee relations. The entire project was executed without competition, falling below the threshold for competitive bidding, and implemented through a direct procurement method. The contract was awarded to CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP on 17th November 2025, with the completion scheduled for 31st March 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses providing human resources consultancy, particularly those experienced in policy development and data management related to employee relations. Enterprises adept at identifying and addressing gaps in current systems and procedures, or those familiar with preparing cases for inspection, would find this type of service beneficial to their portfolio. Large-scale consultancy firms like CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP, which was awarded the contract, demonstrated the capability of managing sensitive HR documents and delivering comprehensive advisory services efficiently within the specified time frame. The assignment's nature requires a keen understanding of both legal and HR operational aspects, tailored to public sector demands.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Advisory Service

Notice Description

Appointed a company to provide a full review of specified BFRS policies/procedures and template letters in relation to ER and develop fit for purpose documents. This includes: * Identification of gaps/vulnerabilities of current ER provision, and recommendations /actions to address. * Review of Cases ready for HMIC inspection * Overhaul of recording, data management and reporting of ER cases, aligned with implementation of iTrent Module.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e597
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075706-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bucksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e597-2025-11-20T14:06:56Z",
    "date": "2025-11-20T14:06:56Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05e597",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVZZ-3255-ZQJH",
            "name": "Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVZZ-3255-ZQJH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Headquarters, Stocklake",
                "locality": "Aylesbury",
                "postalCode": "HP20 1BD",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@bucksfire.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-OC340360",
            "name": "CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "OC340360"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PXCG-2134-WBYX"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wellington House",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW19 7PA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI63"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@capsticks.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.capsticks.com",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVZZ-3255-ZQJH",
        "name": "Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "EX35",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "HR Advisory Service",
        "description": "Appointed a company to provide a full review of specified BFRS policies/procedures and template letters in relation to ER and develop fit for purpose documents. This includes: * Identification of gaps/vulnerabilities of current ER provision, and recommendations /actions to address. * Review of Cases ready for HMIC inspection * Overhaul of recording, data management and reporting of ER cases, aligned with implementation of iTrent Module.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-OC340360",
                    "name": "CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "79414000",
                            "description": "Human resources management consultancy services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ12",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ13",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "HR Advisory Services",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-11-17T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 43200,
                "amount": 36000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-11-17T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "075706-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075706-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-20T14:06:56Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}