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title: "Contract to Carrying Out Fire Risk Assessments for Housing and Property Stock, Independent Living and Operational Properties"
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# Contract to Carrying Out Fire Risk Assessments for Housing and Property Stock, Independent Living and Operational Properties

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24fc3875-5a68-4e64-983f-3c2be1ae38a8

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council has awarded a contract for carrying out fire risk assessments for housing and property stock, independent living and operational properties. The procurement, classified under Fire-prevention services (CPV: 75251110), is in the industry category of services. The contract with DDS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED, an SME, commenced on 1st September 2023 and will run until 31st August 2025, with a potential one-year extension increasing the total contract value to £125,000. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th April 2023 and the acceptance of the award on 31st July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire-prevention services, particularly those within the SME category, to engage in public sector work and grow their portfolios. Companies that provide comprehensive fire risk assessments and have experience with housing and property stock, including independent living and operational properties, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The partnership with a local council like Epping Forest District Council can help strengthen business reputation and offer stable revenue through government contracts.

## Notice

Contract to Carrying Out Fire Risk Assessments for Housing and Property Stock, Independent Living and Operational Properties Additional information: One year extension permitted which would increase value to PS125,000 (PS62,500 for one year). Extended until 31/8/25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ffd4fd-d197-4c04-a1c9-329dd1eea1e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DDS (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ffd4fd-d197-4c04-a1c9-329dd1eea1e9
- 19 Sep 2023 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ffd4fd-d197-4c04-a1c9-329dd1eea1e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ffd4fd-d197-4c04-a1c9-329dd1eea1e9
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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