---
title: "External Investigations Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ecac"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ecac.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER"
published: "2025-12-02"
---

# External Investigations Service

Buyer: LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ecac

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## Summary

The London Fire Commissioner is initiating a procurement process for an "External Investigations Service" under the planning stage. This initiative focuses on creating a safe and independent mechanism for raising concerns, training investigators to required standards, and implementing early intervention initiatives. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under personnel services, with a total estimated value of £600,000. The contract period is set to run from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. Key dates include a scheduled preliminary market engagement due on 15th December 2025, with a downloadable questionnaire available for interested parties. The London Fire Commissioner, based in London, oversees this process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the personnel services sector, particularly those specialising in investigative services and training programs. Companies with capabilities in handling sensitive and complex investigations, as well as those offering mediation services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The provision for SMEs and VCSEs in the suitability criteria underscores an inclusive procurement strategy, encouraging diverse participation. Businesses equipped to support cases involving senior leadership and manage multiple complainants may find this opportunity particularly promising for expanding their service portfolio.

## Notice

This Procurement projects' purpose is to provide services ensuring that staff have a safe and independent mechanism for raising concerns; as well as ensuring Investigators and presiding managers are trained to required standards; and early intervention initiatives such as mediation are considered to reduce the impact and timeliness of conclusion of these processes. The service will also be required to provide investigation services for cases that relate to allegations against Professional Standards Unit (PSU) staff; Directors and Brigade Senior Leadership Team; but also, may be required to support with complex matters or where cases have many complainants and/or respondents.

### Planning Information

A downloadable document will have a questionnaire consisting of six (6) questions. Please can these qualitative questions be answered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078808-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 11:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078808-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078808-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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