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PRN004607

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service as the buying organisation, seeking the provision of an OARS SaaS System. The procurement is classified under the CPV category "Software package and information systems", signalling a focus on IT services aimed at enhancing workforce planning and recruitment. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement process has progressed to the award stage with the contract formally active as of 2nd March 2026, following the tender period ending on 28th February 2026. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action (below threshold) due to its direct nature, indicating specialised requirements and a total contract value of £28,000 GBP.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses within the software development and IT service sectors, specifically those with expertise in data-driven systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to compete, given the explicit suitability criteria. Collaborating with the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service could enhance a company's reputation and open avenues for future public sector contracts. Operational Research in Health Limited (ORH), an SME, has successfully secured the contract, which spans until March 2028, indicating long-term engagement potential for similar business ventures.

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Notice Title

PRN004607

Notice Description

OARS is a data-driven tool that helps FRSs with workforce planning, identifying training needs, improving availability, and tackling recruitment and retention.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b0a5a57-300f-415a-ac6f-fc7d992dc5dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60505e41-91c0-47be-8405-08482354a068
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH LIMITED (ORH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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