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title: "HIWFRS FIRE COVER REVIEW AND OPTIMISATION MODELLING"
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# HIWFRS FIRE COVER REVIEW AND OPTIMISATION MODELLING

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fec1780-4a64-413e-9e2d-64b54ca23efd

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## Summary

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has awarded a contract to Operational Research in Health Ltd (ORH) for a Fire Cover Review and Optimisation Modelling project. Hampshire County Council is the buying organisation for this selective procurement, which was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, classified under the research services category (CPV 73110000), is aimed at enhancing resourcing strategies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The project commenced on 10 June 2024 and is scheduled to be completed by 30 September 2024, with key deliverables presented at various project milestones. The total contract value is £40,800 GBP.

For businesses specialising in research and operational analysis services, this contract highlights the growing demand for expert modelling to optimise public safety resources. Companies with capabilities in creating efficient models, risk analysis, and providing robust data-driven recommendations are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in this sector. SMEs, in particular, will find this opportunity promising, as Hampshire County Council is open to working with smaller enterprises to achieve effective public service outcomes.

## Notice

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has contracted Operational Research in Health Ltd (ORH) to undertake a Fire Cover Review to support the planning of resourcing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The key objectives of this project are to review response standards and create and setup appropriate models of fire cover. Optimisation modelling will be used to assess configurations using existing and greenfield locations. Appliance contribution and efficiency saving modelling will be completed which will feed into the modelling around bespoke configurations. Specialist appliances RTC risk will also be assessed. The proposed scope is provided below in this document with costs and anticipated timescales associated with each work item. During the project, ORH will provide HIWFRS with regular updates through a combination of in-person and virtual meetings. At key milestones (risk analysis, model setup, initial modelling, etc) ORH will produce presentations of progress to date, which will be shared with HIWFRS. On completion of the project, ORH will provide a summary report of the methodology and key findings supported by an in-depth document that includes results for all modelling options. ORH anticipates that this project will take 16 weeks to complete, from receipt of all necessary data and a purchase order number from HIWFRS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090cfeed-c89f-4fe5-84ca-8302e7b6904f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,800 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090cfeed-c89f-4fe5-84ca-8302e7b6904f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090cfeed-c89f-4fe5-84ca-8302e7b6904f
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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