--- title: "FIREFIGHTER PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e4ac300-1282-4efc-956b-6b6f4b397c7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e4ac300-1282-4efc-956b-6b6f4b397c7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e4ac300-1282-4efc-956b-6b6f4b397c7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e4ac300-1282-4efc-956b-6b6f4b397c7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2021-02-25" --- # FIREFIGHTER PENSIONS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e4ac300-1282-4efc-956b-6b6f4b397c7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e4ac300-1282-4efc-956b-6b6f4b397c7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e4ac300-1282-4efc-956b-6b6f4b397c7a.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is conducting a tender for a "Firefighter Pensions Administration System", with a focus on providing licenses and support for a period of five years, starting from November 5, 2021. This procurement, classified under the industry category of business software packages, is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for March 31, 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £920,000, and it encompasses delivery addresses within the United Kingdom and beyond, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. The procurement method employed is an Open Procedure, inviting various suppliers to participate in the bidding process. This tender presents significant opportunities for software vendors, particularly those specialising in pension administration systems and related software support services. Businesses that can offer standard off-the-shelf solutions or innovative Software as a Service models would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, particularly if they have experience addressing the specific needs of public sector clients. Winning this contract could not only enhance a vendor's portfolio but also establish a long-term partnership with a vital emergency services organisation. ## 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. Bidders must be able to provide a standard off the shelf Firefighter Pensions Administration System to enable them to tender for this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41813a44-ce2f-449d-a90d-55c760570a90 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2021 - 4 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £920,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 25 Feb 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41813a44-ce2f-449d-a90d-55c760570a90 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41813a44-ce2f-449d-a90d-55c760570a90 25th February 2021 - Opportunity 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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