UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 27/10/2023

External Reference: 2023-544410

FTS Reference: 2023-027963

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
723645339
Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
UK
Contact person: Pete Aighton
Telephone: +44 1392872504
E-mail: paighton@dsfire.gov.uk
NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504

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=73197&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Finance System
Reference number:  DS426-23
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48442000  -  Financial systems software package
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

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.
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
48810000  -  Information systems
48812000  -  Financial information systems
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

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.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Please contact Pete Aighton at paighton@dsfire.gov.uk if further information is required.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/02/2024

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