--- title: "Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3e62762-0cee-473c-ba2c-d06f18058d7b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3e62762-0cee-473c-ba2c-d06f18058d7b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3e62762-0cee-473c-ba2c-d06f18058d7b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3e62762-0cee-473c-ba2c-d06f18058d7b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2017-02-08" --- # Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3e62762-0cee-473c-ba2c-d06f18058d7b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3e62762-0cee-473c-ba2c-d06f18058d7b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3e62762-0cee-473c-ba2c-d06f18058d7b.json) ## Summary The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is initiating a procurement process titled "Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll." This tender falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on the provision of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security-related services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for engagement end date on 23rd February 2018. Interested suppliers have the opportunity to participate in a supplier consultation through the Bluelight e-tendering portal, where they can submit completed questionnaires by the deadline of 12:00hrs on 22nd February 2017. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in payroll services, pension administration, and related consulting. Companies with expertise in public sector service delivery and a track record in collaborating with fire and rescue services are particularly well-suited to compete. The upcoming contract is set for five years with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, making it an attractive opportunity for firms aiming to establish a long-term partnership with a key public sector organisation. Firms interested in this tender should ensure they are registered on the Bluelight portal to gain access to valuable information and participate effectively in the procurement process. ## Notice The purpose of this questionnaire is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to inform the development and ongoing management of a future procurement for the supply of firefighter pension administration & payroll and the provision of employee payroll. This is information gathering to assist in informing the output requirements developed by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) and decisions about the strategy, scope, structure and nature of the procurement. This is a collaborative procurement undertaken by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service in collaboration with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service (D&W FRS). Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Services (DWFRS) combined on 1st April 2016 there is a requirement for them to harmonise the Service's Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll Services. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) are in the extension periods of their contract with their current provider, for the provision of Fire Pension Administration & Payroll and Employee Payroll Services. The Objective of the upcoming tender process is to award a five (5) year contract with 2 potential extensions each of 12 months. Additional information: The supplier consultation is being run via the Bluelight e-tendering portal (EU Supply). Suppliers are able to access the Supplier Consultation Questionnaire via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT and by searching for either no 26747 or DS223-17 The supplier consultation should then appear for you to be able to accept the invitation. Upon your acceptance, you will automatically have access to the questionnaire within the 'Access Documents' section. Please note that you have to be registered within the e-tendering portal and logged in to be able to accept the invitation. Suppliers are able to register (registration is free of charge) via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the messaging area of the e-tendering portal by the deadline of 12:00hrs on Wednesday 22nd February 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50244509-48e7-4eea-afc1-690e7105af16 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX3 0NW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | East Devon | | Electoral ward | Clyst Valley | | Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 8 Feb 2017 at 11:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50244509-48e7-4eea-afc1-690e7105af16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50244509-48e7-4eea-afc1-690e7105af16 8th February 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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