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title: "CBC-1856-T-TS Fire Risk Assessments"
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# CBC-1856-T-TS Fire Risk Assessments

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d40a

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully progressed through the public procurement process to award a contract titled "CBC-1856-T-TS Fire Risk Assessments." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on fire risk assessment and associated inspections within council-owned homes. Pennington Choices Limited has been awarded this contract to commence on 1st July 2026, spanning a term of two years with an optional extension of up to two additional years. The procurement method employed was a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a selective and stringent review of bids. The main procurement category is services, with buyer and supplier roles duly assigned. The final award was issued on 28th April 2026 and is scheduled to undergo future contract signing on 12th May 2026. This award and its associated activities take place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKH region.

Businesses specialising in fire risk assessment and safety consultancy services stand to gain from this tender, particularly those with expertise in fire alarms, fire-detection systems, and comprehensive safety consultancy. Central Bedfordshire Council's approach offers a prime opportunity for growth and expansion, enabling suppliers to provide both quality services and holistic safety advice. The contract value, amounting to £680,000, signifies substantial engagement for large-scale enterprises. The tender process requires thorough documentation and responses, highlighting a competitive advantage for companies adept at navigating comprehensive procurement procedures. Given the selective method employed, only suppliers meeting high standards in quality, cost efficiency, and social value considerations progressed to the award stage, thereby benefiting well-prepared firms eager to contribute to public safety in housing properties.

## Notice

Fire Risk Assessments and Associated Inspections and Remedial works in Council Owned Homes Independent preparation and review of Fire Risk Assessments, the authority will appoint a separate Supplier to carry out Fire Specialist and Building Safety Advice. Contracts for 'Fire Risk Assessments for Housing Properties' and 'Fire Specialist and Building Safety Advice' will not be awarded to the same Supplier. Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 1st July 2026 Contract term: 2 years +1+1 optional

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years plus up to two years optional

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038472-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,000 |
| Lots value | £680,000 |
| Awards value | £680,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNINGTON CHOICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038472-2026
- 27 Oct 2025 at 11:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068492-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038472-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068492-2025
  27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  To access the tender pack registration is required on the In-tend supplier portal, link supplied.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pennington.org.uk/

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