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C25075 - Fire Safety - Legal Support

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Kent, United Kingdom

VALUE

£100,000

DEADLINE

March 02, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

79100000

REFERENCE

008405-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is inviting tenders for the provision of a Barrister and Solicitors that have Fire Safety Law expertise and experience. This procurement has been broken down into 2 Lots. Lot 1 Barrister Service (Retained Contract) and Lot 2 Solicitor Services. Full details of the service within lot 1 and lot 2 can be found on the Kent Business Portal. Deadline for submissions is the 2nd March 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Legal-services./4T7D6DZMP7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4T7D6DZMP7
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None explicitly stated in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a Barrister or Solicitor, or an entity capable of providing such services.
  • Be capable of providing Barrister services for Lot 1 (Retained Contract), if bidding for Lot 1.
  • Be capable of providing Solicitor services for Lot 2, if bidding for Lot 2.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess expertise in Fire Safety Law.
  • Possess experience in Fire Safety Law.
  • Be able to provide a Barrister service on a retained contract basis for Lot 1.
  • Be able to provide Solicitor services for Lot 2.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • None explicitly stated in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the tender response by 2nd March 2026, 12:00:00 UTC.
  • Submit the tender response via the Delta eSourcing portal, accessible through the Kent Business Portal link: `https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/4T7D6DZMP7`.
  • Access full service details for Lot 1 and Lot 2 on the Kent Business Portal.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data008405-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS Record provides structured, machine-readable data detailing the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority's tender for Barrister and Solicitor services, including buyer contact information and tender identifiers.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data008405-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data about the tender for Barrister and Solicitor services, detailing the contracting authority, tender ID, and legal basis.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information008405-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Kent Fire and Rescue Service seeks barristers and solicitors with fire safety law expertise for a retained contract (Lot 1) and general solicitor services (Lot 2), with a submission deadline of 2nd March 2026.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents008405-2026.html
Summary:
Kent Fire and Rescue Service invites tenders for Barrister and Solicitor services specializing in Fire Safety Law, split into two lots, with a submission deadline of March 2, 2026, and further details available on the Kent Business Portal.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for legal services demonstrates good clarity in its service description and supports e-submission, but suffers from a critical lack of specified evaluation criteria and relies on external portals for full details.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender correctly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of a clear tender reveal date and, more significantly, the lack of specified evaluation criteria are notable compliance gaps regarding transparency requirements.

Missing tender reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The service description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and unambiguous for the information provided. Nevertheless, the complete absence of evaluation criteria makes it unclear how bids will be assessed, which is a major deficiency in clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information, deadlines, estimated value, and contract duration are present. Requirements are outlined. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria and the explicit need to access an external portal for 'full details' indicate a lack of self-contained completeness in the provided documentation.

No evaluation criteria specified
Full service details require external portal access
Fairness85/100

The tender supports e-procurement, discloses the estimated value, and the requirements for Fire Safety Law expertise appear generic and not tailored. The 32-day preparation window from today's date is reasonable. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria significantly undermines the objectivity and transparency of the process, which is a key aspect of fairness.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is supported via the Delta eSourcing portal, and key dates and URLs are provided. However, the necessity to visit an external portal for comprehensive service details adds an extra step for potential bidders, slightly reducing overall practicality.

Full service details require external portal access
Data Consistency90/100

The data is largely consistent with logical dates and populated key fields. Minor inconsistencies include a missing code for the tender type and the 'Value Classified: Yes' conflicting with the stated estimated value.

Missing code for tender type
'Value Classified: Yes' contradicts stated estimated value
Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. Given the nature of legal services, this is not uncommon, but it represents a neutral stance rather than a proactive one.

No explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services and division into lots
Electronic submission supported via a dedicated portal
Key financial and timeline information (value, duration, start date) provided
CPV code correctly assigned
Requirements for expertise in Fire Safety Law are clear

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria
Missing tender reveal date
'Value Classified: Yes' contradicts the stated estimated value
Full details of the service are only available on an external portal
No explicit mention of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Ensure all mandatory dates, including the tender reveal date, are explicitly stated within the tender documentation.
3. Consolidate all essential tender details and requirements within the primary tender documents to minimize reliance on external portals for critical information.

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