--- title: "Provision of consultancy services to assist with review of National Operational Guidance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5da6780f-e22f-435c-8075-d23ab06d6479" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5da6780f-e22f-435c-8075-d23ab06d6479" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da6780f-e22f-435c-8075-d23ab06d6479.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da6780f-e22f-435c-8075-d23ab06d6479.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED" published: "2022-09-14" --- # Provision of consultancy services to assist with review of National Operational Guidance Buyer: NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5da6780f-e22f-435c-8075-d23ab06d6479 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5da6780f-e22f-435c-8075-d23ab06d6479) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5da6780f-e22f-435c-8075-d23ab06d6479.json) ## Summary The National Fire Chiefs Council Limited has initiated a tender with the title "Provision of consultancy services to assist with review of National Operational Guidance". This procurement falls under the industry category of Business services, specifically in the area of consultancy services. The tender is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on October 13, 2022, and a contract period starting on November 1, 2022, and ending on April 30, 2023. The total contract value is £60,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services to engage with the National Fire Chiefs Council to review and enhance the National Operational Guidance. Companies experienced in research-based methods and stakeholder engagement are well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will have a three-month initial contract with potential for extension based on performance. This opportunity allows businesses to contribute to the improvement of fire and rescue services in the UK and gain valuable experience in delivering critical consultancy services to a reputable organisation. ## Notice The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has commissioned a review of National Operational Guidance and is seeking an experienced consultant to lead it. National Operational Guidance (https://www.ukfrs.com/nog) provides industry good practice for fire and rescue services within the UK to develop local policies and procedures. The original programme to develop the current suite of guidance ran between 2012 and 2018 but since the programmes closure, several high-profile incidents have occurred, and various initiatives have been introduced. Although elements of National Operational Guidance are continually reviewed and maintained to ensure outputs/learning from these incidents/initiatives are fed in, this will be the first time National Operational Guidance has been reviewed in its entirety. The consultant will be responsible for undertaking a thorough and systematic review of National Operational Guidance to determine whether it continues to meet current and future needs of the UK fire and rescue service. Using a range of research-based methods and techniques, the consultant will need to engage a wide cross section of stakeholders from end-users through to Chief Fire Officers, to understand how National Operational Guidance is used and determine the effectiveness of the current delivery model, including its governance arrangements. Upon completion, the consultant will be required to report and present their findings and recommendations to the NFCC's Senior Leadership Team. It is expected the review will take between three and six months to complete. The successful consultant will be offered a three (3) month contract, with the option to extend subject to a progress review. For this purpose we enclose the documents, some of which will form the basis of any contract NFCC may award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb91a7b-be46-4737-bbbd-d46eecc37aba | | 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 | 14 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL FIRE CHIEFS COUNCIL LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2022 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb91a7b-be46-4737-bbbd-d46eecc37aba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb91a7b-be46-4737-bbbd-d46eecc37aba 14th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/ - https://www.ukfrs.com/nog ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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