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C5666

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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07 May 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has reached the award stage and involves services in the IT sector. The contract, titled "PBX/ Unify Licensing, Maintenance and Support," is classified under industry category 72000000, pertaining to IT services such as consulting and software development. The contract location covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, notably including Birmingham where the buyer is based. Key dates include the contract start date on 30th April 2025 and the end date set for 30th April 2026. The formal legal procurement basis aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 directive and follows a "Below threshold - unknown" method.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support and services, as it involves active engagement with a large-scale supplier, MAINTEL EUROPE LIMITED. The contract has a gross value of £81,260, creating potential business growth for entities capable of delivering robust IT services and maintenance solutions. Firms skilled in consulting and software development within the IT sector will find this contract particularly suitable, as it aligns with the procurement requirements set by a prominent public authority in the sub-central government category. By securing such a contract, companies can expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence across diverse UK regions.

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Notice Title

C5666

Notice Description

PBX/ Unify Licensing, Maintenance and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTEL EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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