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title: "LFRS Crewing Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c510"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2023-09-15"
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# LFRS Crewing Management System

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c510

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## Summary

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) has issued a Call for Competition for the procurement of a Crewing Management System to optimise appliance availability. The procurement stage is currently active with a contract value of £400,000 GBP. Key dates include the closing date for suppliers to participate in the pre-qualification questionnaire on 6th October 2023, supplier confirmation by w/c 9th October 2023, and the contract award scheduled for November 2023. The buying organisation, LFRS, is using a Competitive procedure with negotiation as the procurement method to engage with potential suppliers in the IT industry category.

This tender by LFRS presents business growth opportunities for IT service providers specialising in software package and information systems. Businesses with experience in delivering crew management solutions to emergency services may find the tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement process involves stages such as pre-qualification, invitation to tender, and final tender submission. The contract period is set for 1800 days, with the target contract commencement date in January 2024, providing a clear timeline for interested businesses to plan their engagement with LFRS.

## Notice

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is seeking to procure a Crewing Management System to maximise our appliance availability by maintaining the correct staffing levels at all times.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is vital that LFRS works with a viable and credible supplier who has the track record, and professional discretion to deliver the required solution and services which will enable LFRS to meet its current and future goals and business needs. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is using regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015, Competitive procedure with negotiation. Suppliers can respond to our call for competition and request to participate by completing the pre-qualification questionnaire. LFRS will apply the minimum requirements to assess the information provided and select the providers suitable for the next stage. Only those economic operators invited may submit an initial tender which will be assessed against the contract award criteria and shall be the basis for the subsequent negotiations. The procedure may be completed in successive stages in order to reduce the number of potential solutions by applying the particular award criteria. The selection of the successful bidder will be based on final tenders and all bidders will be advised of our award decision. All correspondence must be in written format and sent to ictprocurement@leics-fire.gov.uk. All requests for clarification will be logged and responses issued to all providers. Valid responses to this call for competition and any subsequent invitation to tender must contain all of the information and documentation requested and be submitted by the closing date. Responses may be rejected if the required information and documentation is not given at the time of submission. It is the provider's responsibility to ensure their response arrives by the closing date. Timeline 15 September 2023: Call for Competition issued. 27 September 2023: Closing date by which suppliers can request clarifications regarding the Call for Competition. 29 September 2023: LFRS will respond to all clarifications requested on time. 6 October 2023: Closing date by which suppliers can request to participate by completing the pre-qualification questionnaire. W/c 9 October 2023: LFRS will confirm to suppliers if they are invited to tender. TCB: Closing date by which invited suppliers can submit their tender. November 2023: Contract Award Notice issued. January 2024: Target contract commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027363-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE4 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Birstall West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027363-2023
- 28 Apr 2023 at 11:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012278-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012278-2023
- https://www.leics-fire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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