Planning

PRN004589 Occupational Health Software

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 15:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority has initiated a planning stage for procuring a new Occupational Health Software solution, classified within the software package and information systems industry, specifically targeting medical software packages. The procurement, valued at £200,000, is currently in the Pre-Market Engagement (PME) stage to expand knowledge about potential market offerings. Interested parties are encouraged to participate, with a key engagement deadline set for 14th January 2026. The procurement process is anticipated to progress towards issuing a formal tender notice on 2nd March 2026. The planning is expected to culminate in the award phase with contracts potentially commencing in January 2027 and extending to January 2031, featuring the possibility of renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in occupational health solutions. Companies offering innovative and efficient software systems tailored for such requirements are well-positioned to benefit from participating in this process. Firms with capabilities in medical software package design and deployment can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and secure a partnership with a public authority like the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. Engaging in the early stages of this procurement could enhance the visibility and competitiveness of interested technology providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN004589 Occupational Health Software

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) Occupational Health Section will be initiating a project to replace the current Occupational health Software. NFRS are undertaking Pre-Market Engagement activity to widen our understanding and knowledge of the market and available products.

Planning Information

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to widen our understanding and knowledge of the market. This Pre-Market Engagement (PME) activity seeks information relating to NFRS Occupational Health Software. solutions. Further documentation is available via the NFRS eprocurement portal In-Tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f969
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084497-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2031 4-5 years
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@notts-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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