CBC-1916-Q-SM Fire Risk Assessment Programme

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2026 at 19:20

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has awarded a contract titled "CBC-1916-Q-SM Fire Risk Assessment Programme" as part of a public procurement process. The procurement falls under the services category and addresses the need for fire risk assessments within the Council's Corporate Asset. The contracting authority, Central Bedfordshire Council, is a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, based in Shefford, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a limited method due to its below-threshold value, and the contract was signed on 14th June 2026, running until 14th June 2028. This award, active as of the latest information, highlights Central Bedfordshire Council's commitment to maintaining safety standards through regular fire risk evaluations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in risk or hazard assessments, particularly in fire safety. Companies with expertise in non-construction risk assessments or those capable of conducting evaluations within construction settings would find this contract appealing. The awarded supplier, Ashby Fire Safety Services Ltd, points to the suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by their successful bid. Businesses looking to expand their market presence within the UK region, specifically those with effective programme delivery and report submission capabilities, could leverage similar future opportunities to establish or grow their profiles in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CBC-1916-Q-SM Fire Risk Assessment Programme

Notice Description

Fire risk assessments specialists to undertake new fire risk assessments for Corporate Asset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059169-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHBY FIRE SAFETY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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