Award

2 year maintenance and support for Vision 4 and DSx (Command and Control)

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Award

28 Mar 2024 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has awarded a contract worth £676,000 to SSS Public Safety Ltd for a 2-year maintenance and support project involving the command and control system. This contract falls under the category of software package and information systems services. The procurement method used was selective through a call-off from a CCS framework agreement. The contract period is from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2026. The tender process concluded on February 28, 2024, with the award announced on March 26, 2024.

This contract awarded by the West Midlands Fire Service presents business growth opportunities for suppliers offering maintenance and support services for software systems, particularly those with experience in providing vertical application solutions for blue light solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Businesses should consider aligning their capabilities with the requirements outlined in the award notice to maximise their chances of securing future procurement opportunities within this industry sector.

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Notice Title

2 year maintenance and support for Vision 4 and DSx (Command and Control)

Notice Description

Maintenance and support of command and control system, March 2024 to February 2026. Awarded through CCS framework agreement, RM6259 for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions. Lot 5 - Blue Light Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06d2bcc1-3a9e-4177-bfcb-dcf3bf907e93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7713926a-8f21-48e5-80c8-fadb33d06361
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£676,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£676,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Jacky Perkins
Contact Email
jackie.perkins@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 3806176

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSS PUBLIC SAFETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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