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title: "Independent Analysis Fire Cover Review for WMFS"
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# Independent Analysis Fire Cover Review for WMFS

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924e94e5-f6e2-40ad-9f4a-f4982a7b46e9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the project titled "Independent Analysis Fire Cover Review for WMFS" has been concluded, with West Midlands Fire Service acting as the buying organisation. This project falls under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, and support, specifically aiming to enhance fire cover analysis. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21st April 2026, and the contract runs from 5th May 2026 to 4th April 2027, with a total value of £40,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering IT consulting and optimisation modelling services. By participating in such contracts, businesses can grow by aligning themselves with esteemed public organisations like the West Midlands Fire Service, which is actively seeking effective solutions for fire cover optimisation. The contract's focus aligns well with enterprises experienced in analytical review and performance enhancement, offering them a platform to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The key objectives of this project are to quantify the current service profile (in terms of demand, appliance availability, workload and response performance), create and set up appropriate models of fire cover and use optimisation modelling to determine the best deployment of appliances across existing and separate green field locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4488c9f-79ae-4194-9436-d5e628bbcebe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 20:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4488c9f-79ae-4194-9436-d5e628bbcebe
- 13 May 2026 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4488c9f-79ae-4194-9436-d5e628bbcebe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4488c9f-79ae-4194-9436-d5e628bbcebe
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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