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17 Jun 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Fire Safety Inspections - Development" was spearheaded by Citizen Housing Group Ltd, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This contract, falling under the services category with the CPV classification of surveying services, involves fire safety inspection services for new developments to ensure compliance with legislation. The procurement process, specifically a direct award via the Fusion21 framework, was conducted without a prior call for competition under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015) and is compliant with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contract, awarded to PRP Architects LLP, was signed on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £300,000. Although the lot status was marked as cancelled, the related contract remains active.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in surveying services, particularly those with capabilities in fire safety inspections for new developments. Companies experienced in delivering high-standard compliance services within the housing and community amenities sector would be highly suited to participate in such frameworks in the future. The contract has provisions for a 12-month tenure with potential extensions up to another 12 months, offering prospects for long-term engagement. Firms keen on government contracting and capable of responding to direct awards should track similar opportunities, especially within housing development projects guided by public law bodies like Citizen Housing Group Ltd.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Inspections - Development

Notice Description

This contract is to provide Citizen's development team with fire safety inspection services for new developments. The contract will ensure compliance with legislation and that new developments meet the appropriate standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award via the Fusion21 framework for Building Safety & Compliance, Lot 5 Fire Safety Surveying & Consultancy. This framework is a PCR2015 framework which allows for direct award call-offs.

Options: This contract has the option for extensions. There is an initial 12 month contract with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

This is a direct award via the Fusion21 framework for Building Safety & Compliance, Lot 5 Fire Safety Surveying & Consultancy. The framework was procured under, and is governed by PCR2015. This framework allows for a compliant route to directly award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b69e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056943-2026
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

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 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
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRP ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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