---
title: "Fire Service Legal Services (FSO Enforcement Support Services)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067324"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Fire Service Legal Services (FSO Enforcement Support Services)

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067324

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority, along with other regional fire authorities, has completed the procurement process for the "Fire Service Legal Services (FSO Enforcement Support Services)" contract. The procurement, previously tendered in March 2026, has moved to the award stage as of June 2026. The contract was procured using an open method under a below-threshold, open competition directive. The service required entails specialised legal representation for fire safety cases, primarily within the UK regions of Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Hartlepool. Formal court representation for fire safety law is expected. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2030, with options for extension available. The successful supplier for this service is BLACKHURST BUDD LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Blackpool.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal services, specifically those specialising in fire safety law and court representation. Firms experienced in navigating the nuances of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engagement in such public sector projects can enhance a company's portfolio and offer stable revenue streams, particularly for SMEs aiming to expand their footprint in governmental services. The focus on quality and price in the tender criteria suggests businesses must demonstrate both excellent service delivery and cost-effectiveness. This opportunity establishes a pathway for legal firms to strengthen partnerships with public authority clients across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

The Authorities require a suitably qualified Fire Safety Lawyer/legal representation at Magistrates and higher level courts to deal with fire safety cases as and when required. Fire Safety law is a specialist subject and a unique area of law and the providers must have expensive experience of Fire Safety Law and court proceedings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions available following a review of contract delivery and should the requirement still exist.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054907-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £84,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY; TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Fens & Greatham |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKHURST BUDD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 15:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054907-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 16:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026984-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054907-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026984-2026
  24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackhurstbudd.co.uk
- http://www.ddfire.gov.uk
- http://www.twfire.gov.uk
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.clevelandfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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