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Staff Development System

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has concluded the awarding stage for its "Staff Development System" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software packages and is situated in Reading, England. The contract, awarded to SQEPTECH, is valued at £345,700, with the project’s duration spanning from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. As the procurement followed a selective method through a framework agreement, it represents a strategic organisational initiative aiming to streamline processes related to staff development and performance management.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in software development and performance evaluation services within the HR domain. Although primarily suited to larger companies as indicated by the suitability criteria, the project demands expertise in developing integrated systems for training and staff development, offering enhanced usability and accessibility. Companies with robust capabilities in this sector stand to gain through participation in similar tenders, especially those focusing on software and systems overhaul to support organisational development and capacity enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Development System

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) operates a range of electronic systems and manual processes to facilitate and manage staff development and the performance management of individuals and teams. The processes and systems are not integrated and their fitness for purpose is increasingly in question. The Service is undertaking a programme of organisational development and cultural change as such processes and areas of focus are evolving during this time. This project will support improved usability and accessibility for managers and staff, to reduce time and capacity associated with procuring, managing, administering, and using multiple systems, and to improve data intelligence and reporting to support organisational growth, development, and performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00742074-2122-4de9-996e-2554128cfff3
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48931000 - Training software package

72212931 - Training software development services

79313000 - Performance review services

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQEPTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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