Tender

LFRS Crewing Management System

LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 13:21

Planning

28 Apr 2023 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) has issued a Call for Competition for the procurement of a Crewing Management System to optimise appliance availability. The procurement stage is currently active with a contract value of £400,000 GBP. Key dates include the closing date for suppliers to participate in the pre-qualification questionnaire on 6th October 2023, supplier confirmation by w/c 9th October 2023, and the contract award scheduled for November 2023. The buying organisation, LFRS, is using a Competitive procedure with negotiation as the procurement method to engage with potential suppliers in the IT industry category.

This tender by LFRS presents business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in software package and information systems. Businesses with experience in delivering crew management solutions to emergency services may find the tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement process involves stages such as pre-qualification, invitation to tender, and final tender submission. The contract period is set for 1800 days, with the target contract commencement date in January 2024, providing a clear timeline for interested businesses to plan their engagement with LFRS.

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Notice Title

LFRS Crewing Management System

Notice Description

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is seeking to procure a Crewing Management System to maximise our appliance availability by maintaining the correct staffing levels at all times.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is vital that LFRS works with a viable and credible supplier who has the track record, and professional discretion to deliver the required solution and services which will enable LFRS to meet its current and future goals and business needs. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is using regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015, Competitive procedure with negotiation. Suppliers can respond to our call for competition and request to participate by completing the pre-qualification questionnaire. LFRS will apply the minimum requirements to assess the information provided and select the providers suitable for the next stage. Only those economic operators invited may submit an initial tender which will be assessed against the contract award criteria and shall be the basis for the subsequent negotiations. The procedure may be completed in successive stages in order to reduce the number of potential solutions by applying the particular award criteria. The selection of the successful bidder will be based on final tenders and all bidders will be advised of our award decision. All correspondence must be in written format and sent to ictprocurement@leics-fire.gov.uk. All requests for clarification will be logged and responses issued to all providers. Valid responses to this call for competition and any subsequent invitation to tender must contain all of the information and documentation requested and be submitted by the closing date. Responses may be rejected if the required information and documentation is not given at the time of submission. It is the provider's responsibility to ensure their response arrives by the closing date. Timeline 15 September 2023: Call for Competition issued. 27 September 2023: Closing date by which suppliers can request clarifications regarding the Call for Competition. 29 September 2023: LFRS will respond to all clarifications requested on time. 6 October 2023: Closing date by which suppliers can request to participate by completing the pre-qualification questionnaire. W/c 9 October 2023: LFRS will confirm to suppliers if they are invited to tender. TCB: Closing date by which invited suppliers can submit their tender. November 2023: Contract Award Notice issued. January 2024: Target contract commencement date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027363-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Stefanie Warren
Contact Email
ictprocurement@leics-fire.gov.uk, pprms@leics-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162105555

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE4 3BU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Birstall West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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