Award

Health & Safety Event Recording System

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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Award

08 Apr 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has completed the tender process for a Health & Safety Event Recording System. This software package falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and is located in Aylesbury, England (postal code HP20 1BD). The procurement stage is "Award," with the contract period starting on 6 April 2025 and ending on 5 April 2028. The below threshold contract is valued at £50,000 GBP, and it includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 March 2025 and the award date on 19 March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in software systems, particularly those with capabilities in health and safety recording, monitoring, and reporting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement method is direct and suitable for SMEs. Companies providing software support and maintenance services can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector, fostering long-term business growth and partnerships with government authorities.

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Notice Title

Health & Safety Event Recording System

Notice Description

Direct award of a Below Threshold 3 year contract for the Provision of a Software System providing Health & Safety recording, monitoring and reporting system, including support & Maintenance. The contract includes an option to extend a further 12 months. Additional information: Direct award of a Below Threshold 3 year contract for the Provision of a Software System providing Health & Safety recording, monitoring and reporting system, including support & Maintenance. The contract includes an option to extend a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8004ba14-f200-48f4-af95-efa0ca1c6e71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1b1a58-1db6-40c2-9aa8-c2f6bd7b012a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2025 - 5 Apr 2028 3-4 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUTTLEFISH SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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