Tender

Mobilising App

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking bids for the "Mobilising App" project, aimed at replacing existing wide area paging systems due to service cessation by Vodafone. This tender falls under the services category, specifically seeking software packages and information systems, with the tender period closing on 9th October 2017. The contract will commence on 1st November 2017 and is expected to last until 31st October 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested suppliers to participate. The relevant delivery address is located in Aylesbury, England, with the postal code HP20 1BD.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in software development and mobile application solutions. The urgency of the requirement for a reliable and innovative mobilising system allows businesses with technical expertise in app development and integration services to respond effectively. Companies that have experience in emergency service communications or similar software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their visibility and potentially expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobilising App

Notice Description

Local Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) have been using wide area paging over the last few decades as a means of primarily contacting or mobilising officers and some crews. There have been two main providers - Vodafone Paging and PageOne. These are currently the only two traditional national paging suppliers in the UK with any market share. As of Q2 2017, Vodafone announced that they were looking to sell their paging business to PageOne, which was subsequently rejected by the Competition and Markets Authority. Following this all customers were given notice that Vodafone were to close their paging business completely by November 2017 (6 months' notice). Following feedback, a later & final date of March 2018 has been announced. Immediately after the announcement, the three Thames Valley Fire & Rescue Services (BFRS, OFRS & RBFRS) met to discuss options for the way forward as well as investigating the most obvious solution of transferring our paging requirements like for like to PageOne. The decision was taken that given the cessation of Vodafone's service this was the opportune time to assess our needs and seek a different solution that would meet our requirements both now and into the future. There is an urgent need for BFRS, OFRS & RBFRS to identify a suitable replacement within a limited timescale due to all Officers, On Call & Day Crewing personnel currently being alerted via Vodafone wide area pagers. The decision has therefore been taken to move to an app based mobilising system. Additional information: To access the full tender documents you must register at the below link and express an interest in the tender: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ef9d05-1229-42dd-a254-59858492bb7a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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