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title: "Cambridge City Council - Premises Response - Out of Hours"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Cambridge City Council - Premises Response - Out of Hours

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e251fa4c-cf73-4ef5-98de-6ef42a8c109b

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council has issued a tender titled "Cambridge City Council - Premises Response - Out of Hours" in the services industry, specifically related to fire-detection systems. This procurement is currently in the open tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 March 2021 at 12:00 PM. Contracts will be awarded for the provision of services supporting eight sheltered housing schemes in the East of England, aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of older residents. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2021 and continue until 31 March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire safety and alarm systems, particularly those able to support the specific needs of sheltered housing schemes. Businesses that can offer reliable, prompt service and demonstrate a commitment to community welfare are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will have the chance to engage with a reputable local authority and potentially establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

There are several sheltered housing schemes across the city. Sheltered housing, is predominantly, for people aged over 60 who wish to carry on living independently but who require some support in order to do so. Our vision is to maximise opportunities for older people to live self-sufficiently by providing good quality accommodation. To provide support in line with individuals needs and to offer activities and social events helping prevent social isolation and to encourage active ageing. Cambridge City Council has 8 sheltered housing schemes. These schemes each have a communal fire alarm system, operated from a single fire panel connecting directly to the fire service. The fire service attend each alarm activation, but have no responsibility for re-setting the fire panel following its activation. This contract is being let to provide that service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc839ffc-1818-4835-9020-0f28540501c5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2021 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc839ffc-1818-4835-9020-0f28540501c5
- 13 Mar 2021 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bfe0bc-5320-4a56-913e-a9e4bb4c2d04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc839ffc-1818-4835-9020-0f28540501c5
  13th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bfe0bc-5320-4a56-913e-a9e4bb4c2d04
  13th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=efd9c377-4783-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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