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Performance Management Software

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2025 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for a Performance Management Software package, classified under the IT software package industry category. The procurement was conducted as a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a limited procurement method. Located in Bootle, UK, the contracting process concluded with the award signed on 1st August 2025. The tender process was overseen by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the procurement stage, which has now been marked as complete.

This procurement offers strategic growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and performance management solutions. Companies with experience in delivering sophisticated software platforms and those capable of meeting the specific requirements of a regional authority like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority will find themselves well-suited. The awarded supplier, Ideagen Limited, based in Nottingham, demonstrates that large-scale organisations catering to public order and safety needs stand a good chance of securing similar contracts. This process highlights lucrative opportunities for ambitious IT firms looking to expand their reach within regional or local authorities across the UK.

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Notice Title

Performance Management Software

Notice Description

Provision of Performance Management Platform.

Procurement Information

Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045643-2025
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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,688 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months 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 AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN

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