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title: "Apprenticeship Software West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d824beec-1599-4917-8bad-05170a87f735"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# Apprenticeship Software West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d824beec-1599-4917-8bad-05170a87f735

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the purchasing organisation, West Midlands Fire Service, seeking software solutions via a contract titled "Apprenticeship Software West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority" to enhance their operational capabilities within the services industry. This procurement, categorised under "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000), covers the West Midlands area in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2029. The award was made active on 14th August 2025, with a value of £59,764, and the relevant award notice was published on 25th September 2025. The tendering process is marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in software package and information systems will find this contract particularly beneficial to their growth strategy, as it offers a long-term partnership with a reputable public entity like the West Midlands Fire Service. The nature of the procurement also suggests that companies with experience in call-off contracts from frameworks are well-suited to compete in this space. The selected supplier for this contract is ONEFILE LTD, a Manchester-based SME. Engaging in such projects could enhance a company's portfolio and establish valuable industry connections.

## Notice

Apprenticeship Software West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff401d2-ae90-4185-af00-84bcbd1bb148 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,764 |
| 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 | ONEFILE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff401d2-ae90-4185-af00-84bcbd1bb148

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff401d2-ae90-4185-af00-84bcbd1bb148
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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