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DYNAMIC COVER TOOL

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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03 Feb 2025 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed the award stage for the "Dynamic Cover Tool" procurement process, which involves developing a mapping software package. This project aims to enhance the fire service's ability to dynamically relocate its vehicles in response to real-time fleet availability and risk levels within the West Midlands region. The procurement, valued at £142,500, was undertaken through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited, commences on 24th February 2025 and will conclude on 23rd February 2028. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 6th January 2025 and the award date on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in dynamic mapping and optimisation tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in similar tenders due to the nature of the project's technical requirements and the alignment with innovative technology solutions. Companies capable of delivering robust, adaptive, and responsive software systems will find themselves well-positioned to secure such contracts, contributing to improved public safety and operational efficiency for emergency services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DYNAMIC COVER TOOL

Notice Description

The Dynamic Cover Tool (DCT) is a software solution that enables West Midlands Fire Service to dynamically relocate available vehicles in response to changing levels of fleet availability. It aids us in ensuring our spread of cover is appropriate to the level of risk within our communities and in ensuring our response standards are maintained. The DCT allows us to see the impacts drops in cover have on our response times and identify the most effective moves to make to maintain or improve these. The tool also has a pre planning mode where we are able to operate outside of the live mode to predict the impact of vehicle movements, availability and positioning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60d9116e-81bb-4fea-9504-c250d92860e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3e53d2-14d4-4ebc-9fdc-f5651bd31db9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48326000 - Mapping software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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