Planning

WCC Market Testing for the provision of a Competency Based Software Solution On behalf of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 12:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for procuring a modern Competency Based Software Solution for the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. The project, which falls under the services category of training software development, is located in Warwick, United Kingdom. Important milestones include the deadline for market testing returns, set for midday on 24th April 2026, and the deadline for clarification questions on 15th April 2026. Organisations interested in this opportunity must register via the Warwickshire County Council's e-tendering portal. The contracting process is initiated under legal guidelines from the 2023 legislation, and the planned contract period is from August 2026 to July 2029, with the possibility of renewal until 2036.

The tender provides a lucrative opportunity for companies involved in software development, particularly those specialising in training and competency management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. This project aims to develop a fully integrated platform that supports training, competency assessment, and professional development for staff at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. Companies specialising in solutions that meet UK regulatory requirements and National Fire Standards are well-positioned to contribute to and grow with this initiative. The procurement method involves market engagement, offering businesses a chance to influence and potentially expand their footprint in the public service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC Market Testing for the provision of a Competency Based Software Solution On behalf of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service

Notice Description

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) is exploring approaches to having a modern, intuitive, and fully integrated Competency, Training and Learning Management Solution designed to support the whole organisation. The platform must enable effective recording, management, and maintenance of competence across all staff groups, providing a single, reliable source of truth for training, learning, assessment, qualifications, and ongoing professional development. The solution should support day-to-day operational and organisational needs by offering tools that consolidate training and learning, provide clear visual indicators of achievement and progression, enable structured learning pathways, support formal and informal assessments, and enhance appraisal processes. It must deliver strong organisational assurance by evidencing competence in line with all applicable UK regulatory requirements, while also meeting both National Fire Standards and local service-specific processes, procedures, and competency frameworks.

Planning Information

Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (WarwickshireCC) for the administration of this market testing process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for the portal is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/warwickshirecc/aspx/Home Registration and use of our portal is free. When registering you will be re-directed to the InTend sell2midlands site. If you already registered and have issues logging in then you may need to re-set your password. You will need to select "Log in to portal" next to Warwickshire County Council. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this market testing must be via the portals' correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with the portal please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on In-Tend and log in to our portal to express an interest in this project and to be able to correspond with us about this market testing. The deadline for Market Testing Returns is 24th April 2026 at 12 midday, and the deadline for clarification questions is 15th April 2026 at 12 midday.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029683-2026
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

72212931 - Training software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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