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title: "C26035 - On Call Consultation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069bde"
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# C26035 - On Call Consultation

Buyer: KENT FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069bde

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "C26035 - On Call Consultation" was initiated by the Kent Fire & Rescue Service, a regional authority located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on "Research and development consultancy services" as per CPV classification 73200000. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, awarded directly without a prior call for competition under the ESPO framework 664_25, Lot 9a for Research and Engagement. The contract, valued at £53,470, was signed with Opinion Research Services Ltd on 13th May 2026. Services commenced on 18th May 2026 and are scheduled to end on 31st October 2026, with a potential three-month extension available. The regional delivery address for this consultation service is UKJ4.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in research and engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing and analysing questionnaires, and moderating focus groups would find this procurement advantageous for expanding their clientele in the public sector. Such contracts can provide a stable revenue stream and enhance an organisation’s portfolio when working within the public order and safety sector. Businesses experienced with ESPO frameworks and capable of delivering high-quality data analysis and consultancy services are well-positioned to compete effectively in similar procurements.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue has appointed Opinion Research Services Ltd (ORS) to deliver the full suite of services required for the consultation, including the management, review, analysis, and reporting of the questionnaire, as well as the convening, moderation, analysis, and reporting of focus groups. This service has been appointed under the ESPO framework 664_25 Consultancy Services under Lot 9a Research and Engagement via a direct award. The service is to commence from the 18th May 2026 till the 31st October 2026 with an option to extend for a further 3 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent Fire and Rescue has appointed Opinion Research Services Ltd (ORS) to deliver the full suite of services required for the consultation, including the management, review, analysis, and reporting of the questionnaire, as well as the convening, moderation, analysis, and reporting of focus groups. This service has been appointed under the ESPO framework 664_25 Consultancy Services under Lot 9a Research and Engagement via a direct award. The service is to commence from the 18th May 2026 till the 31st October 2026 with an option to extend for a further 3 months.

### Procurement Information

Direct Awarded via the ESPO framework "Consultancy Services" 664_25 Lot 9a - Research and Engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045735-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,470 |

## 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 | OPINION RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045735-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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