---
title: "Provision of Hosting, Support and Maintenance for StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a7fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2024-10-11"
---

# Provision of Hosting, Support and Maintenance for StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a7fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service focuses on the "Provision of Hosting, Support and Maintenance for StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)" in the category of real-time operating system software packages (CPV: 48627000). The process is at the award stage, having been completed on 1st October 2024. This regional authority located in Bootle, UKD7 region of the United Kingdom, employed a limited procurement method without prior publication due to it falling outside the scope of the directive, facilitated under GCloud 13, Lot 2 Cloud Software. Notably, the contract, valued at £330,000, has been awarded to Verisk Specialty Business Solutions Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hosting, maintenance, and support services, primarily those experienced with real-time operating system software packages. Large-scale IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based solutions, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement from a reputable entity like the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service promises potential for long-term engagements and portfolio enhancement for successful participants. Verisk's successful bid underscores the competitive edge gained by established firms with a proven track record in such niche technological services.

## Notice

Hosting, maintenance and support of StARS (Staff Attendence Recording System)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hosting, maintenance and support of StARS (Staff Attendance Recording System)

### Procurement Information

Direct award under GCloud 13, Lot 2 Cloud Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032770-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £330,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERISK SPECIALTY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48627000 - Real-time operating system software package

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032770-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/about/supplying-goods-and-services-to-mfra/

## Provenance

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