--- title: "UK Fire Sector Market Consultation - Buildings & Construction" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebe24f0a-329d-4fd9-8c22-cf1a1e7a300c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebe24f0a-329d-4fd9-8c22-cf1a1e7a300c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebe24f0a-329d-4fd9-8c22-cf1a1e7a300c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebe24f0a-329d-4fd9-8c22-cf1a1e7a300c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2022-02-16" --- # UK Fire Sector Market Consultation - Buildings & Construction Buyer: KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebe24f0a-329d-4fd9-8c22-cf1a1e7a300c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebe24f0a-329d-4fd9-8c22-cf1a1e7a300c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebe24f0a-329d-4fd9-8c22-cf1a1e7a300c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "UK Fire Sector Market Consultation - Buildings & Construction" is being conducted by Kent Fire & Rescue Service, focusing on the construction materials and related services industry. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement scheduled to commence on 3rd May 2022 and ending on 4th July 2022. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 22nd April 2022. This market consultation aims to support national objectives, including the establishment of a National Category Strategy for facilities management and construction. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction and facilities management sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-placed to compete, as the procurement seeks to encourage collaboration and innovation in fulfilling the demands of the UK Fire Sector. Interested suppliers can engage by contacting the project leads to express their interest and participate in subsequent discussions, which could pave the way for future contract opportunities. ## Notice In 2020, the Home Office entered into a Grant Funding Agreement with the National Fire Chiefs Council for the purpose of enabling and facilitating the delivery of key national targets across the Fire Sector via an agreed Delivery Plan. These include the establishment of a national savings target for all areas of spend, enhanced collaboration within the Bluelight Sector and commercial improvement. In response to the above targets, the National Fire Commercial Transformation Programme and the National Fire Estates Group established a National Strategic Task and Finish Group for Facilities Management and Construction. This Task and Finish Group, currently comprising twenty-one (21) Fire and Rescue Services, has been established for the purpose of delivering the following strategic outcomes: * Deliver a National Category Strategy for FM & Construction; * Deliver cashable savings across the FM & Construction Category; * Deliver benefits in line with the Government's Net Zero Strategy and Social Value Agenda; * Promote and increase collaboration across Fire and the wider Bluelight Sector (including but not limited to the delivery of joint procurements, standardisation of documents, joint strategic supplier management); * Achieve commercial reform; and * Support, shape and develop the wider market Over the coming months and for the purpose of informing national strategies, formulating informed category plans and allowing suppliers appropriate time to support and participate in future collaborative opportunities, the Task and Finish Group will be undertaking more targeted consultation with the market in the following high priority areas: * Waste Management; * Cleaning and Janitorial; and * Buildings and Construction The Buildings and Construction Market Engagement process shall commence on 3rd May 2022 and is due to be completed on 4th July 2022. The target completion date may be subject to an extension depending on the course of the discussions and the level of market interest. Market providers who are interested in participating in the engagement process can express an interest by sending an email to the FM & Construction National Category Lead using the email address below, and stating their full name, contact details (email and telephone number), full company name and their position in the organisation. Further updates on the process will be issued to interested parties in due course: fmconstruction.tfg@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk The publication of this Early Engagement Notice document in no way commits the Task and Finish Group or any of its Members to commence any subsequent procurement exercise to award any contract. On behalf of the National Category Sponsor, the National Fire Chiefs Council and the Home Office, we are looking forward to working with you in delivering positive results and maximising value for the UK Fire Sector and our wider public sector colleagues. Additional information: Further information on the governance arrangements, objectives, present and future priorities of the Task and Finish Group can also be obtained using the same email address as states above fmconstruction.tfg@nationalfirechiefs.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03872e3-eeab-42ce-aa0f-2688886a3fe2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Apr 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Tovil | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items - 45000000 - Construction work - 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2022 at 09:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03872e3-eeab-42ce-aa0f-2688886a3fe2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03872e3-eeab-42ce-aa0f-2688886a3fe2 16th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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