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title: "FIREFIGHTER PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM"
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# FIREFIGHTER PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45c44a7f-27dd-4e67-a0f7-f952db0a69cf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, which is seeking a Firefighter Pensions Administration System. This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically involving business transaction and personal business software packages. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the successful tender published on 3 August 2021. The contract's expected start date is 5 November 2021, running for a period of five years with options to extend. The tender value is set at £920,000, and the submission deadline for offers was 31 March 2021, with delivery required to multiple locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software firms focused on pension administration systems, specifically those capable of providing Software as a Service solutions. Businesses that offer software support services and have experience in the public sector procurement landscape will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as this project aligns with their capabilities in delivering tailored software solutions that meet the unique needs of public sector clients.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire Service provides Firefighter Pension administration services in house through a dedicated team of three full time staff under the leadership of the Payroll and Pensions Manager. Services are provided to a total membership of 4,439 members. The system is currently used by three members of the Pension section plus the Payroll and Pensions manager on a day to basis. It also provides a view only access to three staff members in the in-house Payroll team. The software for the current system is licenced to the Authority and runs on the Authority's internal hardware. The preferred organisational approach is to move to Software as a Service for all systems. As part of the tender response Bidders are to indicate if and how they could meet this approach or whether they would recommend an alternative method of delivery. This tender is for licences and support of a Firefighter Pensions Administration System for a period of 5 years with options to extend for a further 5 periods of 12 months. The new system must be available for use by the staff of the Pension section from no later than 5 November 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9277917d-6cb4-48b8-a037-05db85c8ff25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 5 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £920,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £912,000 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9277917d-6cb4-48b8-a037-05db85c8ff25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9277917d-6cb4-48b8-a037-05db85c8ff25
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36839&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

## Provenance

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