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title: "Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042bb6"
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# Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042bb6

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the award process for the Fire Strategy Consultant Framework. This procurement falls under the services category for health and safety consultancy services. The framework, with an estimated annual value of £125k, aims to appoint 3 consultants for a period of 3 years, extendable for an additional year. Potential commissions under this framework may involve external funding bodies. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the University of Sunderland is the buying organisation.

This tender opportunity for the Fire Strategy Consultant Framework can benefit businesses in health and safety consultancy services. Small to large scale businesses in this sector are well-suited to compete for the 3 consultancy positions. The University of Sunderland invites expressions of interest and tender documents for this opportunity, which presents a potential growth avenue for consultancy firms. Businesses with experience in fire strategy consulting and safety consultancy services are encouraged to engage with the university for potential collaboration and business growth.

## Notice

The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Fire Strategy Consultancy services.It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Framework. The specification can be found in Appendix F.Estimated value of this framework is :- PS125k per annumFor the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will run for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further one year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.Expressions of interest and tender documents are ava

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, and Canary Wharf, London, UK. Additional information: It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011135-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | B-FIRST FIRE SAFETY; PARTB GROUP; RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011135-2024
- 9 Jan 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000667-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home
- https://www.sunderland.ac.uk

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