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title: "HMICFRS Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a4cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
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# HMICFRS Consultancy

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4cf

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## Summary

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of HMICFRS Consultancy services. The tender, identified as DSQ293-25, sought consultancy to assist with their 'People Improvement Plan' and prevention activity concerns outlined in the 2025 HMICFRS report, specifically focusing on Home Fire Safety Visits. The contract was awarded through an open, below-threshold competition to J K Associate Services Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Woking. The consultancy services are required intermittently between October 2025 and March 2026, with an estimated contract value of £120,000 including VAT. The period of the contract extends from 20 October 2025 to 19 April 2027, with potential for additional services within the maximum contract terms.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in management consultancy services, particularly those adept in implementing organisational improvement strategies. It is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, especially in providing consultancy for governmental bodies focused on safety and preventative measures. Suppliers with capabilities in addressing specific operational challenges such as improving public safety practices would find this type of contract beneficial for growth and reputation enhancement within this niche sector. The tendering process's suitability criteria and emphasis on quality and price underscore the potential for businesses to showcase their expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality consultancy services.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of HMICFRS Consultancy. The consultancy support is required in relation to our 'People Improvement Plan' and the cause of concern on prevention activity, specifically Home Fire Safety Visits, in the 2025 HMICFRS report. It is estimated that 2-4 days per week (on average) between October and December 2025 will be required from the consultant. A further 20 days consultancy may be required between January and March 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Authority may require additional but related consultancy support in addition to what has been detailed within the Invitation to Tender. For the avoidance of doubt, any additional consultancy has been included in the maximum contract value of PS120,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067358-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J K ASSOCIATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067358-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 11:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060849-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067358-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060849-2025
  30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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