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Assurance Monitoring System (AMS) for West Midlands Fire Service

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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19 May 2026 at 20:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service successfully awarded a contract for an Assurance Monitoring System (AMS) to Softcat plc. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award from the HealthTrust Europe (HTE) ICT Solutions 3 framework agreement, under a selective procurement method. The tendering process reached the award stage on 20th April 2026, and the contract period commenced on 5th May 2026, running until 4th May 2029. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the main procurement category identified as services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, especially those experienced in servicing public sector contracts. The project is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its openness to such companies. Engaging in this contract could provide significant growth and networking opportunities in the public sector for any firm looking to expand its footprint in public service technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assurance Monitoring System (AMS) for West Midlands Fire Service

Notice Description

AMS for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority Direct Award from HTE framework agreement - ICT Solutions 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bbc68c7-1a37-479c-a383-28c075623252
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e611f67-09ce-42e0-ba5c-f3f61e608ac2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£96,092 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,092 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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