Planning

External Investigations Service

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 11:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is initiating a procurement process for an "External Investigations Service" under the planning stage. This initiative focuses on creating a safe and independent mechanism for raising concerns, training investigators to required standards, and implementing early intervention initiatives. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under personnel services, with a total estimated value of £600,000. The contract period is set to run from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. Key dates include a scheduled preliminary market engagement due on 15th December 2025, with a downloadable questionnaire available for interested parties. The London Fire Commissioner, based in London, oversees this process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the personnel services sector, particularly those specialising in investigative services and training programs. Companies with capabilities in handling sensitive and complex investigations, as well as those offering mediation services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The provision for SMEs and VCSEs in the suitability criteria underscores an inclusive procurement strategy, encouraging diverse participation. Businesses equipped to support cases involving senior leadership and manage multiple complainants may find this opportunity particularly promising for expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Investigations Service

Notice Description

This Procurement projects' purpose is to provide services ensuring that staff have a safe and independent mechanism for raising concerns; as well as ensuring Investigators and presiding managers are trained to required standards; and early intervention initiatives such as mediation are considered to reduce the impact and timeliness of conclusion of these processes. The service will also be required to provide investigation services for cases that relate to allegations against Professional Standards Unit (PSU) staff; Directors and Brigade Senior Leadership Team; but also, may be required to support with complex matters or where cases have many complainants and/or respondents.

Planning Information

A downloadable document will have a questionnaire consisting of six (6) questions. Please can these qualitative questions be answered

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078808-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractssection@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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