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26 May 2026 at 15:02

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14 May 2026 at 13:25

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08 May 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The "Contingency Response Crew Services - Bridge Contract" has been awarded by the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority. The procurement falls under the "services" category and involves the provision of private sector contingency fire crew services. The contract, valued at approximately £218,989, is structured as a direct award to address urgent safety-critical needs under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004. The current contract period spans from 8 May 2026 to 19 April 2027 and ensures continuity while a Competitive Flexible Procedure is prepared. The services will be delivered within regions UKF21 and UKF22 in the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for companies in the emergency services support industry, particularly those capable of providing rapid response and operational scalability during contingency events like industrial actions or emergencies. Businesses that are already established suppliers of security and contingency services, with a robust operational framework, would find this contract particularly advantageous. Market engagement planned for evaluating market capacity presents an opportunity for new entrants with competitive offerings to demonstrate their capabilities for future contracts once the full Competitive Flexible Procedure commences.

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Notice Title

Contingency Response Crew Services - Bridge Contract

Notice Description

Provision of trained private sector contingency fire crew, equipment and management services to supplement operational capacity during contingency events including industrial action, surge demand or other emergency scenarios.

Procurement Information

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority has awarded a short-term bridge contract for Contingency Fire Crew Services on grounds of extreme urgency pursuant to Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023. The existing contract expired on 19/04/2026. Contingency response crew services are a safety-critical operational requirement under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004. A gap in service would create an unacceptable risk to public safety and the Authority's ability to respond to contingency events. The time required to conduct a lawful competitive process under the Competitive Flexible Procedure exceeds the time remaining before contract expiry. The bridge contract is limited to the minimum period necessary (12 months) to complete the competitive CFP. A full competitive CFP for the substantive contract will be initiated as soon as possible. Securitas Security Services (UK) Limited is the incumbent and only currently identified provider capable of delivering at the required notice. Market engagement will be conducted as part of the CFP to confirm market capacity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048999-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,988 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£218,988 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 19 Apr 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
LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE4 3BU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Birstall West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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