Fire Risk Assessments for Council Homes

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking suppliers to conduct Fire Risk Assessments and related inspections and remedial works for council-owned homes. This contract involves the independent preparation and review of Fire Risk Assessments. It is important to note that the council will appoint a separate supplier for Fire Specialist and Building Safety Advice, meaning that these contracts will not be awarded to the same supplier. Suppliers are encouraged to carefully read the provided information and guidance in the tender documents to ensure a complete and compliant submission. Key points to remember include: - Adhere to word count limits; excess information will not be considered. - Respond to all questions in the tender. - Unrequested additional documents will be disregarded. - Pay attention to the timeline for questions and submission dates. - All communications must be conducted through the In-tend portal; direct contact with the service area is not permitted. - Regularly check the Clarification tab for updates and responses to bidder questions, as these will be shared with all bidders to maintain fairness. - Avoid submitting your tender just before the deadline to prevent IT issues; email submissions will not be accepted. - The council will provide support throughout the tender process, and suppliers can reach out to the Procurement lead via the In-tend system for clarification. - Suppliers must 'Opt In' to confirm their intention to submit a tender. 'Opting Out' indicates a lack of interest, but suppliers can opt back in at any time. - The target start date for the contract is July 1, 2026, with a term of 2 years, plus options for 1+1 additional years.