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title: "Lean Working Processes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-867e6907-7bee-4422-b297-bd097c99ba17"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2018-05-25"
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# Lean Working Processes

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-867e6907-7bee-4422-b297-bd097c99ba17

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently seeking a qualified consultancy organisation to enhance its operations through the 'Lean Working Processes' initiative. This tender, classified under government services, is part of an open procurement method aimed at improving efficiency within the Property, Finance, Procurement, and Central Staffing Team functions. The tender was published on 25th May 2018, with a submission deadline set for 17th July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2018 and will last until 30th August 2019, with the majority of the improvements needed due to financial pressures from government austerity measures.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in process improvement and operational efficiency, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete, offering tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by the Fire Authority. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, expand their service offerings, and contribute positively to community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

1.1.West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced specialist consultancy organisation for the development of Lean working/process mapping systems and introduce a culture of continuous improvements initially within the Authority's Property, Finance, Procurement, and Central Staffing Team (operational rostering team) functions. The aim of the introduction of lean working is to reduce waste, create capacity and efficiency savings across these departments. The Fire Authority is and will continue to face major financial pressures given the challenges of the Government Austerity measures across the public sector with the Fire Authority having to save a further PS2-3 million by 2020/21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957d36fb-e218-4b1b-9c1a-b176ad367e1e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRKENSHAW |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD11 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Birstall and Birkenshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Spen Valley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75131000 - Government services

## Release History

- 25 May 2018 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957d36fb-e218-4b1b-9c1a-b176ad367e1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957d36fb-e218-4b1b-9c1a-b176ad367e1e
  25th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birkenshaw:-Government-services./6965FGR27Z
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