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Industry Specific Software Package

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to award a contract for the provision of an Enterprise Resource Management Software Solution. This tender, titled "Industry Specific Software Package," falls within the industry category of software and technology. It has reached the Award stage as of 11 March 2016, following a procurement process under an open method. The contract period is set from 22 March 2016 to 21 March 2019, and the tender period concluded on 25 January 2016. The services will be delivered at the Authority's location in Reading, RG31 7SD, South East England, with an expected contract value of £800,000. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development companies and technology solution providers, particularly those specialising in enterprise solutions for public sector clients. Businesses that can offer innovative technology to enhance operational efficiencies, such as automation of workflows or integrated HR management, will find this procurement to be an excellent fit. The project aims to improve the existing systems while ensuring the delivery of value for money for public funds, which may attract competitive pitches from suppliers with expertise in digitising public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industry Specific Software Package

Notice Description

Provision of an Enterprise Resource Management Software Solution The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority requires a proprietary solution to manage: * Core HR function * Resource planning and Retained Service payments * Training and staff development * Health and Safety * Asset and Fleet Management * Facilities Management operations * Case management and workflow management of administrative tasks The Authority is ambitious and wishes to seek new ways of working through the better use of technology. The Authority will therefore be seeking to award a contract that provides opportunities to better use the technology and streamline more manual processes through automated workflow and self service. The current application resides within the secure data centre which is run in house. The Authority is interested in receiving tender pricing that could include the option to host the software on our behalf. Key deliverables from this contract are therefore to: Deliver easy to use and accessible software that provides no less than the current solution delivers (set out in the list of essential requirements) In addition the solution must be able to offer: Offer web based self service for staff to be able to access their own personal records and make applications for training and availability online Automation of the building reporting and recording of building defects and access Fleet asset tracking and defect reporting Integrated workflow reducing the need for manual processing and paper documentation Management of assets from PPE through to fleet and buildings Management of operational availability of whole time and retained personnel plus non uniformed officers. All Authorities have a responsibility to ensure that public money provides value for money. The software solution must be offered with a road map showing the investment plan of the Supplier to improve and enhance the functionality and capability over the life of the contract. Additional information: Please note that the return time is 1400hrs on 25 January 2015. Return should be hard copy as indicated in the ITT: there should be no marks on the envelope (or outer covering if delivered by courier) to indicate the name of the sender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-262ac7d0-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/057e4831-a287-487d-bf8b-d41a1573892c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,359 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2016 - 21 Mar 2019 2-3 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFOGRAGPHICS

Further Information

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