--- title: "Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service: Competency Management Framework System Replacement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03669c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03669c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03669c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03669c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-09-07" --- # Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service: Competency Management Framework System Replacement Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03669c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03669c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03669c.json) ## Summary The Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the implementation of a Competency Management Framework System Replacement for the Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service. The procurement aims to replace the existing training software development services used by OFRS to record and monitor operational competencies, skills, and training history of its staff. The tender is classified under CPV code 72212931 for Training software development services and falls within the services category. The contract period is specified as 1080 days with an optional extension of 2 years. The procurement method is an Open procedure, with electronic submission required by the deadline of October 10, 2022. This tender opportunity from the Oxfordshire County Council presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in developing comprehensive competency management systems and training software solutions. Companies offering Learning Management Systems (LMS), Content Management Systems (CMS), and online training platforms would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender provides a chance for businesses to enhance their portfolio in the public sector and contribute to maintaining operational competencies and compliance within safety critical skills for fire and rescue services. ## Notice OFRS currently records all training and competence carried out within the service using an online 3rd Party web-based application. This application records the outcomes and training history of all of OFRS' operational courses, skills, competencies and development programmes that it requires of its' staff to remain operationally compliant within OFRS' training framework. To remain operationally competent in safety critical skills, all operational staff (Firefighters and Managers) staff need a simple and robust recording system. This system must be able to allow users to access, record and perform the following functions: * Complete mandatory online (eLearning) training courses (potentially via an LMS) * Host a centrally administered F2F or virtual training courses planner/calendar * Record and monitor operational competencies and skills via a CMS * Provide a module for Development Programmes/Portfolios for career development which should link to national standards including the potential for recording apprenticeship portfolios. * Have functionality to Monitor and record assessments of incident commanders * Provide Simple and clear dashboards and reports to present the status of compliance across the service to individuals and managers * Be able to record CPD training and hours undertaken * Web-based, 24/7 accessibility, secure and responsive to modern mobile devices so that it can be updated at any time * Have the ability to integrate with other online systems to provide automation across other 3rd party systems in use within OFRS. ### Lot Information Lot 1 OFRS currently records all training and competence carried out within the service using an online 3rd Party web-based application. This application records the outcomes and training history of all of OFRS' operational courses, skills, competencies and development programmes that it requires of its' staff to remain operationally compliant within OFRS' training framework. To remain operationally competent in safety critical skills, all operational staff (Firefighters and Managers) staff need a simple and robust recording system. This system must be able to allow users to access, record and perform the following functions: * Complete mandatory online (eLearning) training courses (potentially via an LMS) * Host a centrally administered F2F or virtual training courses planner/calendar * Record and monitor operational competencies and skills via a CMS * Provide a module for Development Programmes/Portfolios for career development which should link to national standards including the potential for recording apprenticeship portfolios. * Have functionality to Monitor and record assessments of incident commanders * Provide Simple and clear dashboards and reports to present the status of compliance across the service to individuals and managers * Be able to record CPD training and hours undertaken * Web-based, 24/7 accessibility, secure and responsive to modern mobile devices so that it can be updated at any time * Have the ability to integrate with other online systems to provide automation across other 3rd party systems in use within OFRS. Renewal: Optional extension of 2 years (1+1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025121-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72212931 - Training software development services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2022 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025121-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=2c114421-af2e-ed11-8119-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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