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title: "Rostering And Availability Software As A Service, And Solution Implementation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d5b"
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# Rostering And Availability Software As A Service, And Solution Implementation

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d5b

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for the "Rostering And Availability Software As A Service" contract. The contract involves the provision of scheduling and productivity software development services. The service encompasses a unified rostering system for over 8,000 employees working various duty patterns throughout Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a cancellation status, and the awarded supplier is Gartan Technologies Ltd. The contract was signed on 20th December 2023 with a value of £1,441,750 GBP.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in personnel services, timekeeping systems, and electronic timekeeping software development. The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service aims to enhance its operational efficiency through advanced software solutions. Businesses with experience in delivering similar projects and meeting financial stability criteria have the potential to compete successfully. The procurement process underlines a commitment to community benefits, encouraging suppliers to contribute to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the area. Compliance with procurement regulations and timely submission of bids are essential to engage effectively in this tender.

## Notice

Rostering Systems Software As A Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service requires a unified rostering system for its 8,250 employees (3700 Wholetime, 3700 Retained/Volunteer and 850 Support), who work a multitude of duty patterns. Both Software as a Service and Implementation of the contracted solution will form the subject of this contract.

Options: The contracting authority shall have in its sole discretion the freedom to add related services to the original award

Renewal: The contracting authority may at its sole discretion extend the contract for up to three periods of up to 12 months each. The initial period of the contract shall be 84 months (seven years) unless terminated prior to that time in accordance with the terms of the contract; and the maximum period of the contract if extended will be 120 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009521-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | No earlier than October 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,441,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARTAN TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 31711300 - Electronic timekeeping systems
- 35123300 - Timekeeping system
- 35125200 - Time control system or working time recorder
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 72212330 - Scheduling and productivity software development services
- 72212332 - Scheduling software development services
- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2024 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009521-2024
- 30 Oct 2023 at 08:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031911-2023
- 19 Oct 2023 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030888-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747230
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543

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