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DYNAMIC COVER TOOL

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2019 at 12:22

Award Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2019 at 15:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is conducting a procurement process for the "Dynamic Cover Tool," a software solution aimed at optimising the relocation of available fire service vehicles based on fleet availability. This tender is set within the services industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method is a direct single tender action beneath the threshold, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 24 February 2020 and concluding on 23 February 2024. Key engagement with industry stakeholders concluded on 16 August 2019, necessitating that the solution be operational by January 2020 to ensure a seamless transition from the current system.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mapping software and related technology services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering innovative, off-the-shelf solutions that meet the West Midlands Fire Service's requirements could position themselves competitively in this process. The insights gained through engaging with the evolving technology landscape will be advantageous for potential bidders looking to expand their business with public sector contracts.

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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. West Midlands Fire Service are looking to hear from the industry on the advances in technology and identify an 'off the shelf' solution that meets the requirements below,based on what is possible now. The solution would need to be in place by January 2020 to enable a seamless transfer from our current system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f9cb88-99dd-4802-920f-96b49bdc83fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48326000 - Mapping software package

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2024 4-5 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
Jacky Perkins
Contact Email
jackie.perkins@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
0121 3806176

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

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