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Provision of Consultancy for Fire Investigations

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is overseeing the procurement process titled "Provision of Consultancy for Fire Investigations," under the services category. This contract focuses on consultancy services for fire investigations in Northamptonshire, with the procurement method employed being direct and below threshold, without competition, under the light touch regime. The contract was signed on 11th February 2026, and commenced on 27th February 2026, running until 26th February 2027, with provisions for two 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 26th February 2029. The contract, valued at £367,200, has been awarded to Andrea Adams Consultancy Limited, headquartered in Coleshill, United Kingdom, and includes delivery to regions UKF24 and UKF25.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in fire, investigation, and legal services. Businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those registered as SMEs, could benefit from the growth opportunities presented by collaborating with public authorities like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. Companies equipped for delivering comprehensive investigation and training services will find this contract appealing, given the substantial total value and potential for extension. Consequently, this procurement presents a chance for firms aiming to solidify their presence in the public sector and advance their service offerings in fire-related consultancy.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy for Fire Investigations

Notice Description

Provision of Consultancy for Fire Investigations for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017173-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79720000 - Investigation services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£367,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDREA ADAMS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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