--- title: "Logistics planning tools (LPT) for staff rostering and mutual aid" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-173884e0-2518-49eb-95b9-671bd21729a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-173884e0-2518-49eb-95b9-671bd21729a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-173884e0-2518-49eb-95b9-671bd21729a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-173884e0-2518-49eb-95b9-671bd21729a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2022-02-24" --- # Logistics planning tools (LPT) for staff rostering and mutual aid Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-173884e0-2518-49eb-95b9-671bd21729a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-173884e0-2518-49eb-95b9-671bd21729a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-173884e0-2518-49eb-95b9-671bd21729a3.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Logistics planning tools (LPT) for staff rostering and mutual aid" is currently in the planning stage, facilitated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in Bristol, England. This initiative falls under the IT services category, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The engagement end date is set for 31st March 2022, with an early engagement notice having been published on 31st January 2022. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to review the available documentation and respond appropriately to the request for tender. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in IT solutions. Companies with expertise in strategic incident management resources, software development, and logistical planning will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project could allow businesses to further develop capabilities in resource management and improve their portfolio in public sector collaboration. ## Notice The Logistics Planning Tools (LPT) project's vision is to deliver strategic incident management resourcing tool(s) for incident management, including both people and equipment. The project is intended to ensure our tools and ways of working can support logistical planning and coordination so that the right resources can be planned, requested, and directed to the right locations in advance of when they're needed. The LPT is made up of two principal services: staff rostering and equipment sharing. Prospective tenderers are requested to read the prospectus in the "more information" section and follow the instructions for responding. EA may then contact prospective tenderers to discuss their responses in further detail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83da88c5-80a6-4fd4-af1b-cb5dcfb6e6cc | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 24 Feb 2022 at 14:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83da88c5-80a6-4fd4-af1b-cb5dcfb6e6cc - 1 Feb 2022 at 12:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c302ab-8c29-430e-9980-600709a33250 - 1 Feb 2022 at 12:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3758c8b2-e8f9-4be2-9608-e4f20eb00e67 - 1 Feb 2022 at 12:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728813da-351b-4762-a5d7-4424b98c13b9 - 31 Jan 2022 at 11:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b407f-0cf1-4a76-be0d-b6079e823cdc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83da88c5-80a6-4fd4-af1b-cb5dcfb6e6cc 24th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c302ab-8c29-430e-9980-600709a33250 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3758c8b2-e8f9-4be2-9608-e4f20eb00e67 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728813da-351b-4762-a5d7-4424b98c13b9 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b407f-0cf1-4a76-be0d-b6079e823cdc 31st January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/487b8fbd-c77f-4ebb-952e-e6f49d7b9ffd n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69d8daaf-dd32-4594-bda1-dbb6f5424143 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77a93af8-fc25-45c7-b17f-7c242915443d n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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