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Fire and Rescue Services - Some PFI Projects in the United Kingdom 28 October 2005

Fire and Rescue Services - Some PFI Projects in the United Kingdom 28 October 2005. Steve Barclay Assistant Director, Efficiency Unit. Characteristics of Fire & Rescue Services. Fire and rescue services Vs Traditional office work. Fire & Rescue Services - PFI Projects in UK.

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Fire and Rescue Services - Some PFI Projects in the United Kingdom 28 October 2005

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  1. Fire and Rescue Services - Some PFI Projects in the United Kingdom 28 October 2005 Steve Barclay Assistant Director, Efficiency Unit

  2. Characteristics of Fire & Rescue Services • Fire and rescue services Vs Traditional office work

  3. Fire & Rescue Services - PFI Projects in UK • According to a review commissioned by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Fire and Rescue Service PFI Programme in UK has been broadly successful • on time construction of buildings • high quality buildings and fittings • good ongoing partnerships between the Fire Authorities and contractors • examples of collaboration and innovation

  4. Fire & Rescue Services - PFI Projects in UK • A common message from the Fire Authorities is that, without the PFI programme, they would never have been able to afford such investments

  5. Fire & Rescue Services - PFI Projects in UK • New fire station development • The Byng Street Project • Provision, management and maintenance of vehicle fleet and operational equipment • London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project

  6. The Byng Street Project • Millwall Fire Station • antiquated Grade II listed building built in 1903 • maintenance problems proliferate • substantial investment required

  7. The Byng Street Project • In 1993, a new site acquired at Byng Street, London • The Home Secretary’s approval was obtained to the “closure of the existing Millwall fire station and replacing it with a new 4 bay, 2 appliances station at Byng Street”

  8. The Byng Street Project • Competing demand for capital expenditure • The main building works did not commence as scheduled

  9. The Byng Street Project • Join hands with private sector partners • Combine the Millwall site and the Byng Street site • integrated residential and commercial development project • Preferred Developer selected in June 2001

  10. The Byng Street Project • The project includes - • A new fire station / community fire safety centre in the Isle of Dogs area • Redevelopment of the Millwall Fire Station

  11. The Byng Street Project • Residential development • service apartments • community housing

  12. The Byng Street Project • Commercial development • restaurants • bars and cafes • leisure facilities • shopping amenities

  13. The Byng Street Project • Latest position • The new station was handed over to the Fire Brigade in August 2005 • Remainder of the development due for completion in January 2006

  14. The Byng Street Project • Issues to be addressed • Disruption to nearby areas e.g. noise, flashing lights • Traffic problem

  15. The Byng Street Project • Advantages of the joint venture approach • Construction of new station at no cost to LFEPA • Cash payments from the Developer upon completion of building works • Maximization of land value in a prime position in London’s docklands • Transfer of risks to the Developer

  16. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • London Fire Brigade • 540 vehicles / vehicle bodies and other units • 2 fireboats

  17. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • London Fire Brigade (cont’d) • 250 separate types of operational equipment carried on fire appliances

  18. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • London Fire Brigade (cont’d) • a total of over 20 000 individual items are in use

  19. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Competing demand for capital expenditure • 2000-01 is the 3rd year in which no replacement appliances have been procured • vehicles retained were beyond their economic life • increased maintenance costs • increased vehicle downtime

  20. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Adopt PFI approach in the provision, management and maintenance of vehicle fleet and operational equipment • A 20-year contract was signed in October 2000 • Services commenced in February 2001

  21. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • The scope of services includes procurement, finance, design, manufacture, management, maintenance and disposal of - • operational appliances (including fireboats)

  22. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • operating equipment (excluding breathing apparatus and hose) • training and support vehicles (including cars, vans and lorries)

  23. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Staffing issues • About 100 staff were transferred to the Contractor according to the TUPE Regulations • Measures adopted during the procurement process • formal meetings / discussion with trade unions • involvement of senior officials • provision of information / documents

  24. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Measures adopted during the procurement process (cont’d) • arrangement for trade union representatives to • visit bidders’ similar service facilities • question bidders’ proposals • meet with Preferred Bidder

  25. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Improvement in frontline service delivery • Capital investment in vehicles and equipment • Supply of roadworthy and operationally ready vehicles • Bar-coding and optical scanning system for tracking and tracing operational equipment • Availability Mechanism and Performance Mechanism for assessing / driving the Contractor’s performance

  26. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Improvement in frontline service delivery (cont’d) • Collection and delivery duties undertaken by the Contractor rather than firemen • focus on core firefighting and rescue duties

  27. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Risk transfer to the Contractor • Fleet and equipment planning • Running of workshop for repairs and maintenance • Vehicle design / technology improvement

  28. LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Other similar projects in UK • Ministry of Defence White Fleet Project • Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service Managed Vehicle Procurement Project • Somerset Fleet Project • Lincolnshire County Fleet Project

  29. No. of Vehicle LFEPA Vehicle Fleet and Equipment Project • Development potential in HK

  30. Acknowledgement Mr Marcus HarlingBurges Salmon LLPhttp://www.burges-salmon.com Mr Steve DarkDron & Wright http://www.dronwright.co.uk Mr Tom RobertsPKF (UK) LLPhttp://www.pkf.co.uk

  31. Thank You

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