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The provision of process optimisation services

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 11:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire is currently in the planning phase of procuring process optimisation services. This tender, identified by the title "The provision of process optimisation services," is aimed at refining operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity and customer satisfaction within their key departments. The procurement falls under the IT services and technical consultancy industry category, with a focus on systems consultation. This process is principally directed at suppliers capable of offering innovative solutions to optimise organisational operations. The official engagement is scheduled with a preliminary market engagement notice, and suppliers are invited to submit their interest by 11th June 2025, with prospective meetings set for the 27th and 30th of June 2025 in Wellingborough, UK, within the region UKF25.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consultancy and systems development. By engaging as a partner in this optimisation project, businesses stand to gain experience in increasing operational efficiency for a public authority, which can bolster their portfolio and credibility in the public sector market. The opportunity aligns well with firms that provide comprehensive consulting, software development, and technical support services. The planning deadlines and supplier engagement activities indicate a strategic approach to finding qualified vendors, thus offering a competitive yet rewarding avenue for businesses aiming to expand their footprint and expertise in governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of process optimisation services

Notice Description

The provision of process optimisation services for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. The Authority is seeking to better understand the options available on the market for a partner to work with us on a process optimisation project. Within our organisations we have a number of key departments all of which have a number of customer services and "front door" processes to enable key tasks and actions to be completed. The key aims of this opportunity is to identify potential suppliers who can help refine our requirements with the aim of optimising processes to: * Increase efficiency * Reduce costs * Improve productivity * Enhance quality * Improve customer experience and satisfaction We are looking for responses to our pre market engagement document and offering some meetings to discuss options with suppliers with the aim of better informing our specification. Please view the documents on https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

The provision of process optimisation services for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. The Authority is seeking to better understand the options available on the market for a partner to work with us on a process optimisation project. Within our organisations we have a number of key departments all of which have a number of customer services and “front door” processes to enable key tasks and actions to be completed. The key aims of this opportunity is to identify potential suppliers who can help refine our requirements with the aim of optimising processes to: • Increase efficiency • Reduce costs • Improve productivity • Enhance quality • Improve customer experience and satisfaction We are looking for responses to our pre market engagement document and offering some meetings to discuss options with suppliers with the aim of better informing our specification. Invites for meetings will be sent following a review of the received PME documents. Provisional supplier meeting dates are 27th and 30th June. Please view the documents on https://northamptonshire-opfcc.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023679-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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