This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 10:15

Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has completed the procurement process for "Fire Safety Consultancy Services" under the classification of fire-prevention services, with an award made on 26th June 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a restricted procedure and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The tender, which focused on maintaining compliance with fire safety legislation and supporting the Estates team, was part of the CPC framework, Lot 2 (ref EFM2054 NE), with a significant contract value of GBP 158,066 awarded to Inspectas Compliance. The contract will be in effect from the 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, based in the Liverpool region (UKD72), and includes an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in fire safety and risk management services to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their expertise in ensuring compliance and effective risk management strategies. Companies like Inspectas Compliance that focus on offering practical fire safety advice and accurate documentation updates are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Moreover, participating in selective procedures provides a platform for businesses to engage in high-value contracts, potentially leading to extended contracts and further partnerships with public institutions. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen their position within the industry.

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Notice Title

Fire Safety Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The objectives of the contract are to: * Maintain compliance with fire safety legislation * Ensure fire safety documentation remains accurate and up to date * Provide clear, prioritised risk management recommendations * Support the Estates team with practical fire safety advice * Ensure reporting is suitable for operational decision-making

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender was run via Lot 2 of the CPC framework (ref EFM2054 NE) The main objectives of this contract are to: * Maintain compliance with fire safety legislation * Ensure fire safety documentation remains accurate and up to date * Provide clear, prioritised risk management recommendations * Support the Estates team with practical fire safety advice * Ensure reporting is suitable for operational decision-making

Options: Option to extend for 1 further year at end of contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75251110 - Fire-prevention services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£158,066 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 9DW
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPECTAS COMPLIANCE

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