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Gazetteer Management

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

28 Feb 2025 at 18:13

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the "Gazetteer Management" project, classified under "Industry specific software package" (CPV 48100000). This tender, valued at £41,000, was executed using a direct award via the CCS framework RM6259. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 26 February 2025 and is set to end on 25 February 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 February 2025 and the award date on 28 February 2025. The project is located in Bootle, England (postal code L30 4YD).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the suitability criteria are met for these types of businesses. The contract to develop industry-specific software can spur business growth for organisations specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on public sector needs. Companies with experience in framework agreements and direct awards are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gazetteer Management

Notice Description

Direct award using CCS framework, RM6259

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-298d9c4b-fdcc-4279-86e8-4a51a52fe0c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7a66b5-a397-488c-bb08-d8135aa633da
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 25 Feb 2028 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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