--- title: "1471 - Contingency Fire Crew Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2360fd62-fb72-4c4b-a940-4c2dbd5e90da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2360fd62-fb72-4c4b-a940-4c2dbd5e90da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2360fd62-fb72-4c4b-a940-4c2dbd5e90da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2360fd62-fb72-4c4b-a940-4c2dbd5e90da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-10-28" --- # 1471 - Contingency Fire Crew Service Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2360fd62-fb72-4c4b-a940-4c2dbd5e90da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2360fd62-fb72-4c4b-a940-4c2dbd5e90da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2360fd62-fb72-4c4b-a940-4c2dbd5e90da.json) ## Summary The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue, in collaboration with the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority and Oxfordshire County Council, is spearheading the procurement process for a contingency fire crew service titled "1471 - Contingency Fire Crew Service". This tender falls under the industry category "Fire-brigade and rescue services" (CPV: 75250000), with additional classifications including crisis management services and recruitment services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 27 November 2024. The contract, to be managed by a single service provider, is set to commence on 1 May 2025 and run until 30 April 2029, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. The estimated contract value ranges from £820,000 to £2.2 million, with an open procurement method above threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in providing fire brigade and rescue services, crisis management, and personnel supply. Companies that can offer resilience and the capability to operate alongside or independently of on-duty fire crews will find this contract particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly noted as suitable, making this an excellent growth opportunity for smaller service providers. Successful bidders will play a vital role in enhancing emergency response capabilities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, and Oxfordshire, ultimately contributing to public safety and emergency preparedness in these regions. ## Notice The Thames Valley Collaborative Partners consists of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority and Oxfordshire County Council (Authorities). The Authorities are seeking a single Service Provider to put in place and manage a contingency fire crew service. The Fire Fighters deployed to deliver the service must be suitably trained and meet the requirements of Section 15(1) of the Fire and Rescue Act 2004. It is intended that all three Authorities will be party to contract however this will be confirmed at the time of contract award. The services will be required to increase the resilience with the support of a commercial operator who can offer the necessary capacity, knowledge and skills to either work alongside the on duty crews or on their own if required. o Offensive and defensive firefighting across the relevant counties covered by the Authorities o Rescuing personnel from Road Traffic Collisions and other incidents o Supporting other emergency services (Partners) at incidents Contract term is expected to be four years with estimated contract value range from ?820,000 to ?2.2M. Additional information: A new project has been publised to the website. Project: 1471 - Contingency Fire Crew Service, Project Reference: 1471. Click this link to go to the web site To connect with our national Bluelight portal we recommend you login or register at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and then connect to from the list of portals. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5ebbe9-8bae-4021-860d-978d36ee2c81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG31 7SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services - 79430000 - Crisis management services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 28 Oct 2024 at 19:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5ebbe9-8bae-4021-860d-978d36ee2c81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5ebbe9-8bae-4021-860d-978d36ee2c81 28th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.RBFRS.co.uk - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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