Tender

Lean Working Processes

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

25 May 2018 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is currently seeking a qualified consultancy organisation to enhance its operations through the 'Lean Working Processes' initiative. This tender, classified under government services, is part of an open procurement method aimed at improving efficiency within the Property, Finance, Procurement, and Central Staffing Team functions. The tender was published on 25th May 2018, with a submission deadline set for 17th July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd September 2018 and will last until 30th August 2019, with the majority of the improvements needed due to financial pressures from government austerity measures.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in process improvement and operational efficiency, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete, offering tailored solutions that address the unique challenges faced by the Fire Authority. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, expand their service offerings, and contribute positively to community-focused initiatives.

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Notice Title

Lean Working Processes

Notice Description

1.1.West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced specialist consultancy organisation for the development of Lean working/process mapping systems and introduce a culture of continuous improvements initially within the Authority's Property, Finance, Procurement, and Central Staffing Team (operational rostering team) functions. The aim of the introduction of lean working is to reduce waste, create capacity and efficiency savings across these departments. The Fire Authority is and will continue to face major financial pressures given the challenges of the Government Austerity measures across the public sector with the Fire Authority having to save a further PS2-3 million by 2020/21.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-867e6907-7bee-4422-b297-bd097c99ba17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957d36fb-e218-4b1b-9c1a-b176ad367e1e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75131000 - Government services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 30 Aug 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENSHAW
Postcode
BD11 2DY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Westminster Constituency
Spen Valley

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