Tender

Fire Risk Assessments for Corporate Estates (2026)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is seeking to procure Fire Risk Assessments for its Corporate Estates for the year 2026. This tender falls under the category of building and facilities management services, with the procurement method being open competition below threshold, indicating a wide participation potential. The location for service delivery spans several regions in the United Kingdom, specifically UKJ27 and UKJ28. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 3rd April 2026 and enquiry period concluding by 27th March 2026. Contracts will commence on 1st May 2026 and may extend potentially until March 2028. The total contract value offered is £42,000 gross.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in risk management and advisory services, particularly those specialising in building and facilities management. Businesses capable of delivering fire risk assessments, reviews, and advice tailored to a portfolio of corporate buildings will find this opportunity particularly fitting. Moreover, firms with a strong presence in West Sussex or the broader UK regions specified are ideally positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. The renewal possibility offers further potential for long-term partnership with West Sussex County Council.

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Notice Title

Fire Risk Assessments for Corporate Estates (2026)

Notice Description

To deliver Fire Risk Assessments, Reviews and Fire Risk advice and guidance to the Corporate Building Portfolio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025274-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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