Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Tender

The Thames Valley Collaborative Partners Consists Of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority And Oxfordshire County Council (authorities). The Authorities Are Seeking A Single Service Provider To Put In Place And Manage A Contingency Fire Crew Service. The Fire Fighters Deployed To Deliver The Service Must Be Suitably Trained And Meet The Requirements Of Section 15(1) Of The Fire And Rescue Act 2004. It Is Intended That All Three Authorities Will Be Party To Contract However This Will Be Confirmed At The Time Of Contract Award. The Services Will Be Required To Increase The Resilience With The Support Of A Commercial Operator Who Can Offer The Necessary Capacity, Knowledge And Skills To Either Work Alongside The On Duty Crews Or On Their Own If Required. O Offensive And Defensive Firefighting Across The Relevant Counties Covered By The Authorities O Rescuing Personnel From Road Traffic Collisions And Other Incidents O Supporting Other Emergency Services (partners) At Incidents Contract Term Is Expected To Be Four Years With Estimated Contract Value Range From ?820,000 To ?2.2m.