Firebuy was set up five years ago to secure greater value for money through economies of scale and greater collaboration in procurement for the Fire and Rescue Services In June 2011, all the Firebuy framework agreements were formally transferred to Wiltshire Council who is undertaking the role of Contracting Authority, as required under The Public Contracts Regulations 2006, for the duration of the existing framework agreements Following the Government announcement that Firebuy was to close, a competitive process took place which saw the management of the framework contracts awarded to The Consortium for Purchasing and Distribution Limited Alan is the Technical Manager for Firebuy from The Consortium