---
title: "Finance System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0402cc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-09-21"
---

# Finance System

Buyer: DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0402cc

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is planning a tender process for the procurement of a finance system. The system is intended to replace the current legacy system, Integra2, which will no longer be supported by the supplier after 2025. The Authority seeks a solution that aligns with its cloud-first policy but will consider on-premise options. Interested suppliers must complete the registration form by the specified deadline and those meeting the requirements will be invited for a demonstration week commencing 30th October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering financial systems software packages to compete for the contract. Suppliers must adhere to the specified requirements related to the system replacement. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, as the buyer, aims to transition to a modern finance system as part of its Digital Transformation journey. This procurement falls under the goods category in the industry classification and is in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 1st February 2024.

## Notice

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service currently uses Integra2 (Capita) for our finance system. This legacy system has been in place at least since 2004 and will no longer be supported by the supplier after 2025. As part of our Digital Transformation journey the service will be undertaking a market engagement exercise via this prior information notice. The Authority has a cloud first policy however will consider on premise for the right solution. Based on the number of available systems and the overall standard of the market, it can exclude having a bespoke and customised system. Suppliers are required to complete the registration form and supporting questionnaire reference DS426-23 Supplier Registration Form and attach via the messaging function. Suppliers who match the Authorities requirement will be invited to give a short demonstration of their solution. Demonstrations are likely to take place week commencing 30th October 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service currently uses Integra2 (Capita) for our finance system. This legacy system has been in place at least since 2004 and will no longer be supported by the supplier after 2025. As part of our Digital Transformation journey the service will be undertaking a market engagement exercise via this prior information notice. The Authority has a cloud first policy however will consider on premise for the right solution. Based on the number of available systems and the overall standard of the market, it can exclude having a bespoke and customised system. Suppliers are required to complete the registration form and supporting questionnaire reference DS426-23 Supplier Registration Form and attach via the messaging function. Suppliers who match the Authorities requirement will be invited to give a short demonstration of their solution. Demonstrations are likely to take place week commencing 30th October 2023. Additional information: Please contact Pete Aighton at paighton@dsfire.gov.uk if further information is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027963-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 48812000 - Financial information systems

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2023 at 16:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027963-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73197&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504

## Provenance

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