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Firefighter sifting licences/software

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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21 Feb 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has completed the awarding process for the procurement titled "Firefighter sifting licences/software" with the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement location is the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was carried out via a call-off from the HTE ComIT3 Framework. The total contract value amounts to GBP 24,232, and the contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2025, ending on 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is the Award, with the status marked as complete as of 21st February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and managed services to grow by providing essential tools to support firefighter testing processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement's dedication to fostering SME participation. The contract has been awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large-scale enterprise, indicating the need for established software and service management capabilities to meet the specific requirements of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Title

Firefighter sifting licences/software

Notice Description

Firefighter On Line Testing Sifting Licences and Managed Services Contract period 24 months Additional information: *** Contract award notice only *** Award via HTE ComIT3 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fda20f9-0100-4d0c-8a1b-4039169f8c80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efcb3bac-b96a-4a7d-82ea-9656fa204102
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
Large

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
£24,232 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,232 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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