Scope
Reference
DSQ293-25
Description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded 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 the consultant. A further 20 days consultancy may be required between January and March 2026.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 October 2025
Contract dates
- 20 October 2025 to 19 April 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Authority may require additional but related consultancy support in addition to what was detailed within the Invitation to Tender. This shall be within the 18 month contract term.
For the avoidance of doubt, any additional consultancy has been included in the maximum contract value of £120,000 including VAT.
CPV classifications
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
J K Associate Services Limited
4 Field End
Woking
GU24 9LJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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