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Project Portfolio Management Software

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

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24 Feb 2026 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for a cloud-based Project Portfolio Management Software, aimed at enhancing the management of projects, resources, reporting, and governance processes via a secure web platform. This procurement falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category. Situated in Shrewsbury, UK, the contracting authority exercised a tender process culminating in the award stage on 24th February 2026. Notable dates include the contract signing on 22nd December 2025, and the performance period from 1st January 2026 through 31st December 2028, with an optional extension to the end of 2029. The procurement was conducted using a Below Threshold method, with no specific physical goods required.

This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, with the prospect of over £125,880 worth of contracts in services, and annual SaaS licensing billed in advance. Companies, particularly large IT firms with expertise in SaaS solutions and remote software hosting, such as SOFTCAT PLC, are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in future procurements. The service requirements, including technical support, system maintenance, and compliance with UK legislation, suggest demand for enterprises possessing robust cybersecurity and data protection capabilities. Such tenders can catalyse business expansion by enabling them to develop strong government contract portfolios and establish prominence in providing secure digital solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Portfolio Management Software

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority requires the provision of a cloud-based software solution together with associated implementation, training, and support services. The successful supplier will supply a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform enabling the Authority to manage projects, resources, reporting, and governance processes in a secure online environment. The solution must be delivered remotely, fully hosted by the supplier, and accessible via standard web browsers. The contract includes: Provision of licensed access to the SaaS platform for authorised users Initial system configuration, onboarding and data setup Training for system administrators and end-users Technical support, incident management and system maintenance Regular software updates, security patching and availability monitoring Secure export and handover of data at contract end The supplier must meet the defined service levels relating to system availability, support response times, and data protection requirements. All services must comply with relevant UK legislation, including data protection and cybersecurity standards. No physical goods are required as part of this contract. Professional services are to be delivered on a time-and-materials basis and invoiced monthly in arrears, while SaaS licensing is invoiced annually in advance. The total contract value for the initial term is PS125,880 (ex VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016535-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£125,880 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY1 2HJ
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Quarry & Coton Hill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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