Scope
Reference
DSQ293-25
Description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to award a contract for the provision of HMICFRS Consultancy.
The consultancy support is required in relation to our 'People Improvement Plan' and the cause of concern on prevention activity, specifically Home Fire Safety Visits, in the 2025 HMICFRS report.
It is estimated that 2-4 days per week (on average) between October and December 2025 will be required from a consultant. A further 20 days consultancy may be required between January and March 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 12 April 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Authority may require additional but related consultancy support in addition to what has been detailed within the Invitation to Tender.
For the avoidance of doubt, any additional consultancy has been included in the maximum contract value of £120,000.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity can view the Invitation to Tender on our e-tendering portal. The e-tendering portal is located at:
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Suppliers will need to click on 'Tenders' (top right hand side of screen) and search 'HMICFRS' as a key word. This opportunity should then appear for suppliers to click on and register their interest against (you will be required to have a login for the portal). Suppliers should then be able to access the Invitation to Tender documents. Bids and clarifications must be submitted via the In-Tend e-tendering portal.
The e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via:
https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Suitability Assessment - Pass or Fail
Quality (inc. Delivery) - 60% (with a minimum pass mark required per assessment question)
Price - 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLD-1131-HTWN
Service Headquarters
Exeter
EX3 0NW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government