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# Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fire-strategy-consultant-framework-for-the-university-of-sunderland-ocds-h6vhtk-042bb6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Sunderland: "Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £600,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [University of Sunderland](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-sunderland-urn-133881)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £600,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 February 2024 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and safety consultancy services, Safety consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC23
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fire-strategy-consultant-framework-for-the-university-of-sunderland-ocds-h6vhtk-042bb6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-042bb6`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/fire-strategy-consultant-framework-for-the-university-of-sunderland-ocds-h6vhtk-042bb6#tl-md)

## Description
The University seeks to develop a framework agreement for Fire Strategy Consultancy services.It is envisaged that 3 consultants will be appointed to the Framework. The specification can be found in Appendix F.Estimated value of this framework is :-  £125k per annumFor the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award we reserve the right to spend a further 25% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.The framework will run for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further one year.Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as Arts Council, ERDF, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP etc. and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.Expressions of interest and tender documents are ava

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71317210, 79417000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC

- **Description:** Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, and Canary Wharf, London, UK. Additional information: It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland (active)
  - Award id: `011135-2024-Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland-1`
  - Supplier(s): **B-First Fire Safety, PartB Group Ltd, Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-110006`, `GB-FTS-182154`, `GB-FTS-116496`
  - Value: £500,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Fire Strategy Consultant Framework for the University of Sunderland (active)
  - Signed Value: £500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/04/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F011135-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-04-05T13:45:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T20:25:03.702Z
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