--- title: "DYNAMIC COVER TOOL" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE" published: "2019-11-05" --- # DYNAMIC COVER TOOL Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-756e2b0d-0b96-48fa-9f24-a1b680c7175c.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire Service is conducting a procurement process for the "Dynamic Cover Tool," a software solution aimed at optimising the relocation of available fire service vehicles based on fleet availability. This tender is set within the services industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement method is a direct single tender action beneath the threshold, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 24 February 2020 and concluding on 23 February 2024. Key engagement with industry stakeholders concluded on 16 August 2019, necessitating that the solution be operational by January 2020 to ensure a seamless transition from the current system. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mapping software and related technology services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering innovative, off-the-shelf solutions that meet the West Midlands Fire Service's requirements could position themselves competitively in this process. The insights gained through engaging with the evolving technology landscape will be advantageous for potential bidders looking to expand their business with public sector contracts. ## 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. West Midlands Fire Service are looking to hear from the industry on the advances in technology and identify an 'off the shelf' solution that meets the requirements below,based on what is possible now. The solution would need to be in place by January 2020 to enable a seamless transfer from our current system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f9cb88-99dd-4802-920f-96b49bdc83fb | | 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 | Planning, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2019 | | Award date | 5 Nov 2019 | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | 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 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 48326000 - Mapping software package - 71354100 - Digital mapping services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2019 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f9cb88-99dd-4802-920f-96b49bdc83fb - 26 Jul 2019 at 15:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc24cbc-805e-4262-a34c-c4950f914bd4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f9cb88-99dd-4802-920f-96b49bdc83fb 5th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc24cbc-805e-4262-a34c-c4950f914bd4 26th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96fe99fe-bd59-4816-8747-537708e4523a Requirements ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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