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Provision of Hosting, Support and Maintenance for StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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11 Oct 2024 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service focuses on the "Provision of Hosting, Support and Maintenance for StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)" in the category of real-time operating system software packages (CPV: 48627000). The process is at the award stage, having been completed on 1st October 2024. This regional authority located in Bootle, UKD7 region of the United Kingdom, employed a limited procurement method without prior publication due to it falling outside the scope of the directive, facilitated under GCloud 13, Lot 2 Cloud Software. Notably, the contract, valued at £330,000, has been awarded to Verisk Specialty Business Solutions Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hosting, maintenance, and support services, primarily those experienced with real-time operating system software packages. Large-scale IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement from a reputable entity like the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service promises potential for long-term engagements and portfolio enhancement for successful participants. Verisk's successful bid underscores the competitive edge gained by established firms with a proven track record in such niche technological services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hosting, Support and Maintenance for StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)

Notice Description

Hosting, maintenance and support of StARS (Staff Attendence Recording System)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hosting, maintenance and support of StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)

Procurement Information

Direct award under GCloud 13, Lot 2 Cloud Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032770-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48627000 - Real-time operating system software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Other
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512964000

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERISK SPECIALTY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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