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title: "DYNAMIC COVER TOOL"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
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# DYNAMIC COVER TOOL

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60d9116e-81bb-4fea-9504-c250d92860e6

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service has completed the award stage for the "Dynamic Cover Tool" procurement process, which involves developing a mapping software package. This project aims to enhance the fire service's ability to dynamically relocate its vehicles in response to real-time fleet availability and risk levels within the West Midlands region. The procurement, valued at £142,500, was undertaken through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited, commences on 24th February 2025 and will conclude on 23rd February 2028. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 6th January 2025 and the award date on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in dynamic mapping and optimisation tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in similar tenders due to the nature of the project's technical requirements and the alignment with innovative technology solutions. Companies capable of delivering robust, adaptive, and responsive software systems will find themselves well-positioned to secure such contracts, contributing to improved public safety and operational efficiency for emergency services.

## Notice

The Dynamic Cover Tool (DCT) is a software solution that enables West Midlands Fire Service to dynamically relocate available vehicles in response to changing levels of fleet availability. It aids us in ensuring our spread of cover is appropriate to the level of risk within our communities and in ensuring our response standards are maintained. The DCT allows us to see the impacts drops in cover have on our response times and identify the most effective moves to make to maintain or improve these. The tool also has a pre planning mode where we are able to operate outside of the live mode to predict the impact of vehicle movements, availability and positioning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3e53d2-14d4-4ebc-9fdc-f5651bd31db9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,500 |
| 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 | OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48326000 - Mapping software package

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3e53d2-14d4-4ebc-9fdc-f5651bd31db9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3e53d2-14d4-4ebc-9fdc-f5651bd31db9
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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