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title: "FAN0003 - Third-Party Contingency Provider"
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buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-28"
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# FAN0003 - Third-Party Contingency Provider

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17a6b5ae-c715-4544-a597-623cdc083ba1

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "FAN0003 - Third-Party Contingency Provider" aimed at enhancing operational response resilience in the fire and rescue service industry. This open tender process, classified under the CPV code for fire-brigade and rescue services, was published on 28th February 2020 and is set to close on 13th March 2020. The contract will commence on 5th April 2020 and extend until 4th April 2023, with a total expected value of £2,000,000. The required services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency response and contingency planning services, particularly those capable of providing qualified personnel and resources during crises such as natural disasters or industrial actions. Companies with the capacity to support emergency services with additional manpower and expertise would be highly competitive candidates. Businesses looking to collaborate with public sector authorities in the domain of public safety and disaster management will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and expansion.

## Notice

LFRS has identified a requirement to increase operational response resilience arrangements with the support of third-party contingency providers who can offer the necessary capacity, knowledge and skills to either work alongside crews or on their own if required. This requirement is only likely to be required in the event of: * natural disaster; * terrorist event; * pandemic outbreak; * industrial action; * prolonged incidents over multiple days; * any other unforeseen similar event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46c730d-ab0a-47a9-af31-cb2fb71e9fae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2020 - 4 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2020 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46c730d-ab0a-47a9-af31-cb2fb71e9fae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46c730d-ab0a-47a9-af31-cb2fb71e9fae
  28th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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