Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 31/10/2022

External Reference: 2022-566671

FTS Reference: 2022-026923

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
VAT GB232 3358 32
5 Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
SN1SP1 3NR
Hulse, Road, Salisbu
UK
Contact person: Gill Worthington
Telephone: +44 1722691464
NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=53231&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Human Resource Management Information System Software (HRMIS)
Reference number:  DWFRS2022/HRMIS1MR
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority are undertaking Market Research into systems which are available on the market, covering Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) Software. Dorset and Wiltshire Service (DWFRS) have an existing developed HRMIS system through Notes and now wish to integrate more using office 0365.
This requirement is for Market Research for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) HRMIS software system, Suppliers should register an interest through the Bluelight System through the following link. https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?timeout=1&target=%2Finsidemain%2Easp which is free for suppliers to register.
Suppliers should download the completed Appendix 1 and 2 and advise preferred demo dates. Pin will closing date of 31st October 2022 by midday. Questions can be filtered through the Bluelight Messaging tab.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 150000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
SP1 3NR
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority are undertaking Market Research into systems which are available on the market, covering Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) Software. DWFRS initially developed an internal HRMIS system approximately 15 to 20 years ago and it is specific and bespoke to the service. It integrates with many other internal systems including Lotus Notes. DWFRS also undertook a project to integrate Office 0365 into the service, and as part of this project, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) are now looking to utilise office 0365 more within the service.
This requirement is for Market Research for suppliers who can offer a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) HRMIS software system, to register an interest through the Bluelight System through the following link. https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?timeout=1&target=%2Finsidemain%2Easp if a supplier is not registered on Bluelight, they will need to do so in order to register an interest and this is free for suppliers to register.
Suppliers should download the Appendix 1 which will provide further Background and information related to the scope and will require completion of Appendix 2 – Questionnaire. There will be an opportunity for suppliers to demonstrate their HRMIS software system and all documents and interest needs to be received by the closing date of 31st October 2022 by midday.
Responses must be forwarded to Gill.worthington@dwfire.org.uk prior to this date. Any received after this time/date will not be progressed. Suppliers who provide a system which requires Development will also not be taken forward to provide a demo, Demo dates will be booked on a first come first serve basis after the closing date and provided that all required appendices are completed and received. Suppliers should provide contact emails details so that DWFRS can provide alternative demo time/ dates if suppliers preferred time has been taken.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please complete Appendix 1 and 2 and upload prior to Pin closure
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/03/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information