Planning

Staff Learning Management System

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

16 Aug 2023 at 16:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority is planning a procurement process for a Staff Learning Management System. The authority aims to implement a solution for integrated learning, training, development, and performance functions. A market engagement event is scheduled for 26th September 2023 to seek industry expertise and feedback, with details provided through the email Procurement@bucksfire.gov.uk. The contract is classified under training software services with the postal code HP20 1BD.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the training software and development services sector to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The Authority is focused on enhancing its learning and training capabilities through a cloud-based virtual learning platform, offering potential suppliers a chance to contribute innovative solutions in line with the project objectives. Businesses interested in performance review, staff development, and personal development training services can find growth opportunities through this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Learning Management System

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority (BMKFA) the Contracting Authority, acting on behalf of Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS), employs approximately 500 people at any given time. The staff groups consist of 374 Operational Fire Fighters and 126 Support staff. All staff access a range of training and development courses and inputs (delivered via e-learning, virtually or face to face). Training and development activity is panned annually with all staff participating in annual Performance Appraisal & Development Process. These processes utilise a range of paper based files, computer drives, electronic HR systems, electronic Rostering System and Learning Management System. The systems are not integrated. Staff and Line Managers have to use multiple systems to identify, undertake, progress, complete learning, reporting, development and performance which results in a user experience that is disjointed rather than intuitive. Whilst the Service would prefer one system to effectively manage these integrated learning, training, development and performance functions and processes, we are aware of the complex challenges both financially and technically in realising a single system solution and understand the outcome of the market engagement may indicate this is not possible. The current Staff Learning Management System (LMS) in Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service provides a cloud-based virtual learning platform, for administration, tracking, monitoring and reporting of development and training programmes. This Prior Information Notice is to inform the market that BMKFA/BFRS are planning to undertake a procurement process to implement a solution that will meet the aims of the project as per the Problem Statement attached. The Authority plans to hold a supplier engagement event to present a more detailed overview of our project aims and objectives and to seek industry expertise and feedback to better inform the Authority system review, budget requirements and subsequent procurement process. The market engagement event is scheduled to take place on 26th September 2023 with tow sessions being offered. The first session starting at 09:30 to 12:30 and the second session from 13:30 to 16:30. The session will involve an initial presentation by BFRS for 30-60 minutes, followed by an open Questions and Answers session for the remainder of the slot time, further timings to follow. In the event that the level of response requires an additional day, further information will be provided offering a second date. Full details of the event and all associated communications will be managed using the following email contact: Procurement@bucksfire.gov.uk Additional information: All communication should be directed to: Procurement@bucksfire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6919938c-0f35-4552-9c72-e4b246441044
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

72212931 - Training software development services

79313000 - Performance review services

79633000 - Staff development services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
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

Notice Documents

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