Planning

Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

08 Feb 2017 at 11:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is initiating a procurement process titled "Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll." This tender falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on the provision of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security-related services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for engagement end date on 23rd February 2018. Interested suppliers have the opportunity to participate in a supplier consultation through the Bluelight e-tendering portal, where they can submit completed questionnaires by the deadline of 12:00hrs on 22nd February 2017. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in payroll services, pension administration, and related consulting. Companies with expertise in public sector service delivery and a track record in collaborating with fire and rescue services are particularly well-suited to compete. The upcoming contract is set for five years with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, making it an attractive opportunity for firms aiming to establish a long-term partnership with a key public sector organisation. Firms interested in this tender should ensure they are registered on the Bluelight portal to gain access to valuable information and participate effectively in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll

Notice Description

The purpose of this questionnaire is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to inform the development and ongoing management of a future procurement for the supply of firefighter pension administration & payroll and the provision of employee payroll. This is information gathering to assist in informing the output requirements developed by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) and decisions about the strategy, scope, structure and nature of the procurement. This is a collaborative procurement undertaken by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service in collaboration with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service (D&W FRS). Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Services (DWFRS) combined on 1st April 2016 there is a requirement for them to harmonise the Service's Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll Services. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) are in the extension periods of their contract with their current provider, for the provision of Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll Services. The Objective of the upcoming tender process is to award a five (5) year contract with 2 potential extensions each of 12 months. Additional information: The supplier consultation is being run via the Bluelight e-tendering portal (EU Supply). Suppliers are able to access the Supplier Consultation Questionnaire via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT and by searching for either no 26747 or DS223-17 The supplier consultation should then appear for you to be able to accept the invitation. Upon your acceptance, you will automatically have access to the questionnaire within the 'Access Documents' section. Please note that you have to be registered within the e-tendering portal and logged in to be able to accept the invitation. Suppliers are able to register (registration is free of charge) via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the messaging area of the e-tendering portal by the deadline of 12:00hrs on Wednesday 22nd February 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50244509-48e7-4eea-afc1-690e7105af16
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spollard@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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