Planning

2026 - Financial Management Information System

DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is undertaking a planning phase for the procurement of a Financial Management Information System, as indicated in the engagement notice dated 22nd May 2026. This project is classified under the goods category with a specific focus on financial systems software. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the next significant milestone being the deadline for engagement responses, scheduled for midday on 5th June 2026. Demonstrations are set to occur shortly thereafter. Located in Salisbury, the Authority operates from the Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre and serves the UKK15 region. This sub-central public authority is committed to exploring solutions that will enhance their financial management capabilities.

This planned procurement presents attractive growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial systems software, especially those catering to public sector needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the noted suitability preference. The procurement will be executed via a goods procurement category, focusing on the provision of comprehensive financial management solutions. Companies with experience in developing or implementing financial management systems for governmental or large-scale organisations would find themselves well-positioned to participate in the tender process expected to commence shortly after the conclusion of the current planning stage. Engaging early in the process through the market engagement activities is advised for potential suppliers aiming to align with the Authority's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 - Financial Management Information System

Notice Description

This pre-market engagement is being conducted by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) and is for a replacement Financial Management Information System. Please go to https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement and find all relevant documents.

Planning Information

This engagement process will be used by DWFRS to shape the specification for a future procurement for a Financial Management Information System. The deadline for responses to our document would be Midday 5th June 2026, with demonstrations taking place shortly afterwards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047998-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 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
DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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