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title: "DS526-25 Clinical Governance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f18"
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# DS526-25 Clinical Governance

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f18

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## Summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has initiated a procurement process with the aim of enhancing their pre-hospital casualty care services. The contract titled "DS526-25 Clinical Governance" is governed by the legal basis set under UKPGA 2023/54 and is classified under the industry category of medical practice and related services. Located in Exeter, within the South West of England (region UKK), the procurement reached the award stage as of 30th April 2026 and the contractual agreement commenced on 5th May 2026 with THE ATACC GROUP LTD as the named supplier. The procurement followed a 'limited' method, involving a below-threshold limited competition, indicating a light-touch regime. This contract will initially run for three years, with a possible extension to five years, highlighting key dates for business consideration.

The awarded tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of clinical governance services, including medical direction, review of casualty care equipment and procedures, and expert legal representation. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like THE ATACC GROUP LTD, can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios, especially those with expertise in medical practice services. Businesses that can offer comprehensive medical advisory services, risk indemnification, and urgent medical consultancy stand to gain from this partnership as they contribute to improving public safety and healthcare compliance. Engaging in such contracts not only ensures financial growth but also fosters reputation enhancement through collaboration with a public authority.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service provide pre-hospital casualty care as part of their service to the local community. At present, there is no clinical governance in place. A Casualty Care Review Business Case for Clinical Governance, Training and Equipment has been approved and work is underway to implement the recommendations. One recommendation was to outsource Clinical Governance, which prompted the award of this contract. A summary of the Clinical Governance required is as follows: * Provision of a Medical Director, * Review current practices and procedures for any services, equipment and medication relating to casualty care (that sits outside of First Aid at Work), * Recommend, support and approve changes to ensure pre-hospital care compliance, * Indemnify the Service against any potential legal claim resulting from any activity approved/signed off by the Medical Director, * Represent the Service and/or attend as an Expert Witness at formal meetings, including Court proceedings, * Provide urgent medical advice (as required) The contract has an initial period of three years, with the option to extend to a maximum of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039792-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ATACC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039792-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039792-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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