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title: "Request for Information Competency Management System"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Request for Information Competency Management System

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-824bfe76-c98e-4b2f-8dad-a04804e0afc5

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## Summary

The Essex County Fire & Rescue Service is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Competency Management System. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gather market insights to ascertain suitable suppliers for the system. Interested parties are invited to submit responses by 26th March 2019, detailing their competency management solutions. The relevant documents for the tender can be accessed online, and the procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a specific focus on enhancing operational efficiency.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software developers and technology companies specialising in competency management solutions. Businesses that can effectively showcase their relevant experience and customer base in this field may gain an invitation to demonstrate their systems to the Authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is an emphasis on exploring diverse solutions to meet the Authority's needs.

## Notice

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market information on competency management systems for Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) and to establish whether suitable suppliers exist. The Authority invites interested parties to submit information (maximum 2 A4 pages) about their competency management solution; including how the solution has been developed and the type of customers already using the system. The returns will be reviewed and the Authority may invite up to 6 organisations to demonstrate their system. Please see attached additional information document for further detail. For any enquiries regarding this matter please contact tenders@essex-fire.gov.uk Please note that the deadline for responding to this RFI is the 26th March at 1600. Additional information: Please read the additional information before contacting the Authority for further information on this RFI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2369a1-af5c-43b7-a4b8-96412a175076 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2019 at 14:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2369a1-af5c-43b7-a4b8-96412a175076

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d2369a1-af5c-43b7-a4b8-96412a175076
  8th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eae51429-5dcf-43da-9d99-2d572f9eb9bb
  ECFRS00146 Further Information

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