Award

GB-Witham: ECFRS00336 Dynamic cover tool

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

25 Mar 2025 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a license agreement for a Dynamic Cover Tool solution. This procurement, titled "GB-Witham: ECFRS00336 Dynamic cover tool," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The contract, valued at £230,000, was directly awarded through the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions Framework RM6259 Lot 5 Blue Light Solutions. The contract period commenced on 5th February 2025 and will conclude on 30th July 2028, covering a total duration of 36 months with no extensions. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the award having been published on 25th March 2025. The location for the delivery is specified as the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software package and information systems, particularly those within the SME sector, although this particular award was to Operational Research in Health Limited. Companies with expertise in developing dynamic cover tool solutions can benefit from similar future procurements by positioning themselves within established government frameworks like the Crown Commercial Service. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can demonstrate their capacity to deliver specialised solutions for emergency services and enhance their portfolios, leading to further growth and additional public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-Witham: ECFRS00336 Dynamic cover tool

Notice Description

Purchase of license agreement for a Dynamic Cover Tool solution. This was a direct award sourced via the Crown Commercial Service Vertical Application Solutions Framework RM6259 Lot 5 Blue Light Solutions. This award is for 36 months with no additional extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28164dc6-3b22-41df-a4df-2023878d465a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c962bd6a-9889-4756-95c2-d33e83d65683
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 30 Jul 2028 3-4 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
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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