Planning

Prevention Software Solution

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Planning

11 Sep 2023 at 16:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is planning a procurement process for a Prevention Software Solution. The Authority aims to assess market interest and gather information on potential solutions, supplier base, pricing, and technological developments before finalising the project specifications. The engagement process involves a questionnaire available on the e-tendering portal, with responses requested by 16th October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT software providers, especially those offering development and custom software services, to participate in creating a tailored software solution for the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this process. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, allowing interested businesses to contribute their expertise and potentially secure a future contract with the West Midlands Fire Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prevention Software Solution

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("Authority") is engaging with the market with regards to a potential requirement for the replacement of a Prevention Software Solution. The Authority are interested in options to upgrade the current system or for an "off the shelf" solution or a bespoke solution. The purpose of the market engagement process is to enable the Authority to establish the following: * Is there is a sufficient supplier base to ensure robust competition? * What is the appetite in the market for the provision of the contract deliverables? * How attractive to suppliers is the proposed package being procured? * What are the latest market and technological developments relating to the contracted provision, which can inform the Authority's final Specification? * What is the estimated price range? * What are the estimated timelines? In order to enable suppliers to respond to this Market Engagement Questionnaire ("Questionnaire") in a robust, accurate and comprehensive manner, the Authority has included a Business Requirements documents detailing the current provision and future requirements, which can be download from our e-tendering portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/72784/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders&b=UK The publication of this Questionnaire document in no way commits the Authority to commence any subsequent procurement exercise to award any contract and the Authority reserves the right not to proceed with the planned procurement process at any time. In order for the Authority to gain a better understanding of the market and to assist the Authority in making an informed decision regarding the future public procurement opportunity we ask that you take the time and respond to questions below by providing us with as much detail as possible by 12:00 Monday 16 October 2023. Please kindly respond by registering and submitting responses on our tendering portal EU Supply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aaae56e-ab94-4297-8802-c4b99c65cc28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc50052-6143-48bb-8b8e-e3df05acf68a
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, VCSE
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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48983000 - Development software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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