Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George,
Exeter
EX3 0NW
Contact
Aimee Lee
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DSFRS Cleaning Services - Early Market Engagement
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (the Service), welcomes early engagement from the market in support of developing the Service’s requirements for the provision of Cleaning Services to its premises. The engagement also covers some broader areas which support developing the approach to the procurement, conditions of participation, identifying suppliers and building capacity in the market. The outcome of the market engagement will assist the Service in refining its high-level requirements to feed into both its Procurement Strategy and the Tender Documentation. Our preliminary market engagement is designed to openly consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90911200 - Building-cleaning services
- 90919200 - Office cleaning services
- 90911300 - Window-cleaning services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Sites across Devon and Somerset.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (the Service), welcomes early engagement from the market in support of developing the Service’s requirements for the provision of Cleaning Services to its premises, which include fire stations and office premises. The engagement also covers some broader areas which support developing the approach to the procurement, conditions of participation, identifying suppliers and building capacity in the market. The outcome of the market engagement will assist the Service in refining its high-level requirements to feed into both its Procurement Strategy and the Tender Documentation. Our preliminary market engagement is designed to openly consult with the wider marketplace to share our requirements and gather information whilst also providing information on our current position. To engage in the market engagement process please register your interest in the Early Engagement Opportunity via our e-tendering portal 'Sell2Bluelight' at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home . You will be able to access and download the early engagement consultation questionnaire from the portal. Please complete offline and upload your response at any time prior to the closing date.
two.2.14) Additional information
If you have any queries about the questions in the consultation questionnaire please contact Aimee Lee via alee@dsfire.gov.uk in the first instance. Please do not approach any other Service employees regarding this engagement.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
For more information on the Early Market Engagement please visit our e-tendering portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home . The site is free to register. To locate the opportunity on the portal please go to 'Tenders' and search 'DSFRS Cleaning'. For support on using the portal please see the supplier guide located at https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf