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C24083 - Consultancy for Sustainability

KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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25 Nov 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for consultancy services in sustainability was conducted by Kent Fire & Rescue Service, aiming to enhance their environmental sustainability efforts through decarbonisation projects. The tender titled "C24083 - Consultancy for Sustainability", classified under infrastructure works consultancy services, sought to prioritise and create programmes of work for future sustainability initiatives. Located in Maidstone, UK, this contract was awarded on 27th October 2025 via the ESPO framework 500_23, with the contract concluding on 2nd November 2026. The procurement method was limited, and the procurement stage is now complete.

This tender, awarded to McBains Limited, offers opportunities for businesses in consultancy services focusing on sustainability and decarbonisation. With a contract value of £50,000, it provides growth and collaboration prospects for firms specialised in environmental consulting and infrastructure management. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the suitability for specialised large-scale companies able to deliver targeted decarbonisation strategies. Business growth is well supported through such contracts in the public sector, significantly benefitting firms with expertise in developing net-zero strategies and sustainable frameworks.

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Notice Title

C24083 - Consultancy for Sustainability

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue is committed to environmental sustainability and has appointed a qualified consultant to assess feasibility of identified decarbonisation projects, prioritise and create programmes of work to further progress works carried out to date. The consult is also to help evaluate areas Kent Fire and Rescue can work towards to create a more sustainable organisation. This contract was awarded via the ESPO framework 500_23 - Consultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies. Contract was awarded on the 27th October 2025 with a contract expiry date of 2nd November 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract was direct awarded via the ESPO framework 500_23 - onsultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the ESPO framework 500_23 - Consultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Alex Whelan
Contact Email
alex.whelan@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCBAINS

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