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title: "PRN004607"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# PRN004607

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b0a5a57-300f-415a-ac6f-fc7d992dc5dd

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service as the buying organisation, seeking the provision of an OARS SaaS System. The procurement is classified under the CPV category "Software package and information systems", signalling a focus on IT services aimed at enhancing workforce planning and recruitment. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement process has progressed to the award stage with the contract formally active as of 2nd March 2026, following the tender period ending on 28th February 2026. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action (below threshold) due to its direct nature, indicating specialised requirements and a total contract value of £28,000 GBP.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses within the software development and IT service sectors, specifically those with expertise in data-driven systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable to compete, given the explicit suitability criteria. Collaborating with the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service could enhance a company's reputation and open avenues for future public sector contracts. Operational Research in Health Limited (ORH), an SME, has successfully secured the contract, which spans until March 2028, indicating long-term engagement potential for similar business ventures.

## Notice

OARS is a data-driven tool that helps FRSs with workforce planning, identifying training needs, improving availability, and tackling recruitment and retention.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60505e41-91c0-47be-8405-08482354a068 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | ARNOLD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH LIMITED (ORH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60505e41-91c0-47be-8405-08482354a068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60505e41-91c0-47be-8405-08482354a068
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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