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title: "Sampling & Testing Programme"
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buyer: "OPTIVO"
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# Sampling & Testing Programme

Buyer: OPTIVO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bc872d0-6caa-4572-aff6-218b5fb65a03

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by OPTIVO for the "Sampling & Testing Programme," which involves fire safety surveying, testing, and reporting across several properties within the South East region of England. The total contract value is £1,500,000 and was awarded following a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action, being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 14th September 2020 and concludes on 10th September 2023. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the award date recorded as 23rd July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on fire prevention services and safety compliance. Companies involved in fire safety surveying and quality testing, especially larger firms capable of undertaking extensive projects, will find this procurement suitable. Additionally, organisations registered as voluntary and community sector enterprises may benefit from this contract, thereby encouraging diverse participation in the public procurement space.

## Notice

for the provision of fire safety surveying, testing and reporting in respect of a number of properties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbe1937-dc56-4279-a15c-54e639856972 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 10 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OPTIVO |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRC CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbe1937-dc56-4279-a15c-54e639856972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbe1937-dc56-4279-a15c-54e639856972
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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