{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0543b6-2025-10-16T15:52:31+01:00", "date": "2025-10-16T15:52:31+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0543b6", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PZHT-7473-ZVPN", "name": "Gloucestershire County Council", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PZHT-7473-ZVPN" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Shire Hall, Westgate Street", "locality": "Gloucester", "postalCode": "GL1 2TG", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKK13" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Sophie Sutherst", "email": "sophie.sutherst@glosfire.gov.uk", "telephone": "+447962907512" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ], "url": "http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk" } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PZHT-7473-ZVPN", "name": "Gloucestershire County Council" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "The purpose of the MIS is to: a) Engage with interested parties to explore the current capacity and capability of the market to meet the Pension administration requirements of GFRS The objectives of this MIS are to: a) Confirm available capability and capacity to meet the needs of GFRS. b) Determine potential pricing structures and implementation timescales. c) Identify providers who can offer additional and advantageous solutions in areas of the service to offer longer term effectiveness and efficiency savings. d) Identify providers currently working with UK Fire and Rescue Services, or other public sector bodies, delivering a successful solution and proven track record. e) Identify the availability of Framework contracts Questions Please provide information relating to all requirement areas. Q1. Describe the solution(s) you can offer GFRS based on the above requirements, detailed in section 3.2. Q2. Describe the solution(s) you can offer GFRS based on Section 4 and Section 5. Q3 Detail which UK Fire and Rescue Services or public sector organisations you currently work with Q4 What is the estimated one-off cost of implementing your solution(s) (ex VAT)? Please provide costings and any discounts for multiple length contracts e.g. 3, 4, 5 years. Q5 Detail an estimated timeframe and approach for your solution(s) - to include planning, implementation, data transfer, lead in times and go live. Q6 Are you an awarded supplier on any public sector procurement frameworks/ Dynamic Purchasing Systems or Dynamic Markets. 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