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Contract Award

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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08 Apr 2025 at 09:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process awarding a contract to Idox Software Ltd for supplying software to provide a gazetteer for use with mobilising software. The award was announced on 8th April 2025, with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and running until 31st March 2027. This falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and is located in Exeter, England. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a more streamlined process for sourcing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the focus on software solutions needed by public safety organisations. Participation in this project can help businesses enhance their portfolios, gain vital experience working with large public entities, and potentially secure future contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

Software to supply a gazetteer for use with mobilising software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7dc4805-5d98-44cb-9308-5ba7187dcc30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f6bfda-4f63-49b0-b3ae-075075b579ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£34,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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