Planning

Core HR (Human Resources) IT System

DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Jul 2022 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is planning to procure a Core HR IT System, designed to enhance its Human Resources functions. This initiative is classified under the goods category, specifically within the software package and information systems industry. The authority is actively exploring options to streamline its HR systems, which currently involve disparate and outdated processes affecting over 2000 employees. The next key date in this procurement process is the future notice set for 1st November 2022, signalling further developments. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a potential tender invite to follow post-engagement.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for IT system developers and suppliers specialising in HR software solutions. Businesses that provide comprehensive HR management systems, including workforce information management and automation of HR processes, would find it particularly advantageous to engage in this tender. Suppliers prepared to present innovative solutions and integrate multiple functionalities may well position themselves as competitive contenders for this contract, ultimately benefiting from the growing demand for streamlined and efficient HR technologies within public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Core HR (Human Resources) IT System

Notice Description

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority (DSFRA) requires an IT system to support its Core HR functions. DSFRA has over 2000 employees. To support the objective of improving services to the organisation, the HR function is seeking to identify options to efficiently streamline its HR/People IT systems landscape. Currently, the Authority is considering the following options for the systems landscape: 1) A single system -- providing all of the functionality listed below; or 2) A core system providing the essential requirements integrated with separate systems for the additional requirements. The People Services team is made up of Pay and Reward, HR, and OD (Organisational Development).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority (DSFRA) requires an IT system to support its Core HR functions. DSFRA has over 2000 employees. To support the objective of improving services to the organisation, the HR function is seeking to identify options to efficiently streamline its HR/People IT systems landscape. Currently, the Authority is considering the following options for the systems landscape: 1) A single system -- providing all of the functionality listed below; or 2) A core system providing the essential requirements integrated with separate systems for the additional requirements. The People Services team is made up of Pay and Reward, HR, and OD (Organisational Development). The Services does not have integrated system(s) that follow the whole employee life cycle. Paying salaries is via MHR but this is a standalone pay system. Workforce Information is held in a system that is out-dated and unsupported. Employee records are held separately in multiple formats, paper, CD, microfiche, electronic. There is a lot of manual inputting and double inputting of information into multiple complex spreadsheets. Data is not agile and is not available readily to managers. Information is not held in one source and therefore there are multiple versions of establishment information. Within People Services information is recorded in different systems so for example data relating to absence is potentially not accurate/updated. There is no automation of transaction elements such as reminders of completing key documents A description of the engagement and interest registration form is provided within DS372-21 Core HR IT System Engagement Description as separate attachments within the EU-Supply portal. This supplier engagement opportunity is set up to: a) Allow the Project Team for this future contract agreement to provide the market with regular updates on the progress of the project (via the Bluelight EU Supply e-tendering portal) b) Give suppliers the opportunity to register for the opportunity to present their solution at a supplier day. c) Give suppliers the ability to submit questions related to the future procurement d) Give suppliers visibility of the questions asked (the suppliers name will not be revealed) and the responses provided. Suppliers who would like to be included in the supplier engagement for this procurement should follow these instructions: 1. Paste the link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT and login to the portal (If you do not have a login, register as a supplier via the 'New Supplier Registration' area and follow these steps once you have your login details). Please note that you will not be able to access the supplier engagement opportunity unless you are logged in. 2. Click on 'Current tender opportunities' 3. In the 'with keyword' box type 'Core HR IT System' 4. The opportunity should appear - Click on the blue wording 'Supplier Engagement - Core HR IT System' 5. Click on the blue 'Accept' button at the top of the page 6. You will then be registered as a supplier against this supplier engagement opportunity. 7. Use the 'Messaging' and 'Access Documents' areas to submit questions. The Supplier Engagement Process: Registered suppliers (those who have followed the above instructions) will receive system notifications every time a message is posted within the e-tendering portal (project updates and responses to supplier questions will be submitted via the 'Messaging' area). Suppliers will also be able to submit messages for the Project Team to respond to - The name of supplier asking the question will not be revealed. This engagement shall cease prior to the publication of the Invitation to Tender. Additional information: This notice is for information only, the publication of this notice does not oblige DSFRA to commence a competitive tender process. All the information contained in this notice is indicative only. DSFRA reserves the right to amend the notice at any time without notice. DSFRA shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or liabilities incurred by those participating.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0353da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019762-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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