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FIREFIGHTER PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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17 Aug 2021 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, which is seeking a Firefighter Pensions Administration System. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically involving business transaction and personal business software packages. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the successful tender published on 3 August 2021. The contract's expected start date is 5 November 2021, running for a period of five years with options to extend. The tender value is set at £920,000, and the submission deadline for offers was 31 March 2021, with delivery required to multiple locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software firms focused on pension administration systems, specifically those capable of providing Software as a Service solutions. Businesses that offer software support services and have experience in the public sector procurement landscape will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as this project aligns with their capabilities in delivering tailored software solutions that meet the unique needs of public sector clients.

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Notice Title

FIREFIGHTER PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire Service provides Firefighter Pension administration services in house through a dedicated team of three full time staff under the leadership of the Payroll and Pensions Manager. Services are provided to a total membership of 4,439 members. The system is currently used by three members of the Pension section plus the Payroll and Pensions manager on a day to basis. It also provides a view only access to three staff members in the in-house Payroll team. The software for the current system is licenced to the Authority and runs on the Authority's internal hardware. The preferred organisational approach is to move to Software as a Service for all systems. As part of the tender response Bidders are to indicate if and how they could meet this approach or whether they would recommend an alternative method of delivery. This tender is for licences and support of a Firefighter Pensions Administration System for a period of 5 years with options to extend for a further 5 periods of 12 months. The new system must be available for use by the staff of the Pension section from no later than 5 November 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9277917d-6cb4-48b8-a037-05db85c8ff25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£912,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 5 Nov 2026 Over 5 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEYWOOD

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