--- title: "Fire Safety Advice and Expertise" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03597d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03597d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03597d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03597d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-05-23" --- # Fire Safety Advice and Expertise Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03597d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03597d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03597d.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the "Fire Safety Advice and Expertise" framework under the services category. The Council sought up to 3 qualified organisations to provide fire safety advice and expertise for a 3-year period with a possible 1-year extension. This framework primarily supports the Council's residential stock but may also serve commercial properties. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 200,000, was signed on 15th April 2024. The tender for the "Fire Safety Advice and Expertise" framework by The City of Edinburgh Council presents opportunities for business growth for companies offering fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services. Businesses experienced in fire safety, legislative advice, emergency planning, and inspections would be well-suited to compete. The Council is committed to promoting prompt payment, living wage, and environmental management in the contracting process, offering a clear focus on health and safety policies and ensuring quality assurance in the delivery of services. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a Framework of up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver fire safety advice and expertise for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further year. Fire Safety expertise. The Council requires advice to provide immediate industry level expertise to all aspects of fire safety in times of urgent need and planned inspections in either a housing repair or capital programme environment. The full specification is contained within the tender package and includes, but is not limited to, the following services: - Assurance/performance audit - Legislative advice and guidance including support for emergency planning or further development of Business Continuity Plans or processes - Providing specific industry legislative guidance, advice, and training not available in-house. - Onsite inspections of contractors' work will also be required. - Support in the writing of specifications, procedural/practice statements to meet legislative or industry standards. - In the event of major disruptions or emergency situations, support for the Council in its activities as required to cope with the emergency This framework will predominantly utilised to support the Council's residential stock, however, may be used for commercial properties also. ### Lot Information CDM Advice services related to CDM within domestic properties. Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in November 2022 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two further twelve month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. Water Quality Advice services related to water quality within domestic properties. Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in November 2022 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two further twelve month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. Asbestos The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a Framework of up to 3 suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver fire safety advice and expertise for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further year. Fire Safety expertise. The Council requires advice to provide immediate industry level expertise to all aspects of fire safety in times of urgent need and planned inspections in either a housing repair or capital programme environment. The full specification is contained within the tender package and includes, but is not limited to, the following services: - Assurance/performance audit - Legislative advice and guidance including support for emergency planning or further development of Business Continuity Plans or processes - Providing specific industry legislative guidance, advice, and training not available in-house. - Onsite inspections of contractors' work will also be required. - Support in the writing of specifications, procedural/practice statements to meet legislative or industry standards. - In the event of major disruptions or emergency situations, support for the Council in its activities as required to cope with the emergency This framework will predominantly utilised to support the Council's residential stock, however, may be used for commercial properties also. The estimated value of the framework is GBP200,000 over the 4 year duration. Full details can be found by noting your interest and downloading the tender documentation. Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in November 2022 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two further twelve month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. Fire Safety Advice services related to Fire Safety within domestic properties. Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in November 2022 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two further twelve month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. Electricity Advice services related to Electricity within domestic properties. Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in November 2022 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two further twelve month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. Gas Advice services related to Gas within domestic properties. Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that any Contract resulting from this ITT will commence in November 2022 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two further twelve month periods, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016292-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £450,176 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | CORGI TECHNICAL SERVICES; D S FIRE SAFETY; HYDROCK CONSULTANTS; PARTB GROUP; SOCOTEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 75251000 - Fire-brigade services - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services ## Release History - 23 May 2024 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016292-2024 - 27 Sep 2023 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028470-2023 - 11 Jan 2023 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000858-2023 - 5 Aug 2022 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021622-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743581 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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