Medway Council launches tender for school fire risk assessments
- constructnetuk
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read
Medway Council has issued a tender for the delivery of fire risk assessments across its portfolio of school properties, offering an opportunity for specialist consultants and SMEs to secure a short-term public sector contract.
The contract covers properties either owned or operated by the council, with suppliers required to carry out comprehensive fire risk assessments in line with a standardised reporting format.
Scope of works
The appointed provider will be responsible for:
Conducting fire risk assessments across multiple school sites
Producing detailed written reports for each property
Ensuring all documentation follows a consistent format
Submitting all assessments collectively in a specified order
Providing outputs in both PDF and editable Word formats
The opportunity is suited to consultants with experience in education environments and compliance-led assessment frameworks.
Contract details
Estimated value: £30,000 (excluding VAT)
Duration: 3 months (June – September 2026)
Location: Medway, South East England
Procurement route: Open competition (below threshold)
The contract has been flagged as particularly suitable for SMEs, creating a strong entry point for smaller specialist providers.
Evaluation criteria
Tenders will be assessed on a balanced scoring model:
Quality (Technical): 50%
Price: 40%
Social Value: 10%
This weighting highlights the importance of both technical competence and added social value alongside competitive pricing.
Key dates
Enquiry deadline: 20 April 2026 (12:00pm)
Submission deadline: 24 April 2026 (12:00pm)
Submissions must be made electronically via the Delta eSourcing portal.
Market insight
With increasing scrutiny around building safety and compliance—particularly within education estates—demand for fire risk assessment services continues to grow.
This tender reflects ongoing investment from local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and improve safety standards across public sector buildings.
