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Firefighter Availability Planning & Rostering Solution

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a firefighter availability planning and rostering solution has been managed by the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, located at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service HQ, Stocklake, Aylesbury, England. This opportunity was part of the CCS Framework RM1557.14 G Cloud-14 and classified under the CPV category, specifically the industry-specific software package. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract has been awarded to FireServiceRota B.V. on 31 October 2025 with a contract period from 8 November 2025 to 7 November 2029, summing up to a value of £332,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable to participate in this procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in software solutions tailored to industry needs, such as those focused on cloud-based rostering and planning systems. SMEs, particularly those with experience in delivering technology solutions within the public safety sector, stand to benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities. The 36-month initial contract term with a possible 12-month extension provides continued business stability for entities capable of delivering innovative software solutions adapted to the needs of public service capability planning. Businesses that aim to establish or deepen their presence in public procurement within the UK may find this framework agreement conducive to fostering long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

Firefighter Availability Planning & Rostering Solution

Notice Description

Call-Off contract awarded via CCS Framework RM1557.14 G Cloud-14 Lot 2 Cloud Software, for firefighter availability planning and rostering solution. Initial term 36 months with an option to extend a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aa91ead-fda2-48b7-acee-a090fbc062d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec812dc-e78f-421b-8331-d244c2458785
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2029 4-5 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

FIRESERVICEROTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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