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title: "C24083 - Consultancy for Sustainability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e8"
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published: "2025-11-25"
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# C24083 - Consultancy for Sustainability

Buyer: KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e7e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for consultancy services in sustainability was conducted by Kent Fire & Rescue Service, aiming to enhance their environmental sustainability efforts through decarbonisation projects. The tender titled "C24083 - Consultancy for Sustainability", classified under infrastructure works consultancy services, sought to prioritise and create programmes of work for future sustainability initiatives. Located in Maidstone, UK, this contract was awarded on 27th October 2025 via the ESPO framework 500_23, with the contract concluding on 2nd November 2026. The procurement method was limited, and the procurement stage is now complete.

This tender, awarded to McBains Limited, offers opportunities for businesses in consultancy services focusing on sustainability and decarbonisation. With a contract value of £50,000, it provides growth and collaboration prospects for firms specialised in environmental consulting and infrastructure management. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, highlighting the suitability for specialised large-scale companies able to deliver targeted decarbonisation strategies. Business growth is well supported through such contracts in the public sector, significantly benefitting firms with expertise in developing net-zero strategies and sustainable frameworks.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue is committed to environmental sustainability and has appointed a qualified consultant to assess feasibility of identified decarbonisation projects, prioritise and create programmes of work to further progress works carried out to date. The consult is also to help evaluate areas Kent Fire and Rescue can work towards to create a more sustainable organisation. This contract was awarded via the ESPO framework 500_23 - Consultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies. Contract was awarded on the 27th October 2025 with a contract expiry date of 2nd November 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract was direct awarded via the ESPO framework 500_23 - onsultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the ESPO framework 500_23 - Consultancy for Decarbonisation / Net Zero Strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076686-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCBAINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076686-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/

## Provenance

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