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title: "Assurance Monitoring System (AMS) for West Midlands Fire Service"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
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# Assurance Monitoring System (AMS) for West Midlands Fire Service

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bbc68c7-1a37-479c-a383-28c075623252

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service successfully awarded a contract for an Assurance Monitoring System (AMS) to Softcat plc. This procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award from the HealthTrust Europe (HTE) ICT Solutions 3 framework agreement, under a selective procurement method. The tendering process reached the award stage on 20th April 2026, and the contract period commenced on 5th May 2026, running until 4th May 2029. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the main procurement category identified as services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, especially those experienced in servicing public sector contracts. The project is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its openness to such companies. Engaging in this contract could provide significant growth and networking opportunities in the public sector for any firm looking to expand its footprint in public service technology solutions.

## Notice

AMS for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority Direct Award from HTE framework agreement - ICT Solutions 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e611f67-09ce-42e0-ba5c-f3f61e608ac2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,092 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,092 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 20:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e611f67-09ce-42e0-ba5c-f3f61e608ac2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e611f67-09ce-42e0-ba5c-f3f61e608ac2
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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