Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Avon Fire and Rescue Service
BS20 8JJ
Portishead
BS20 8JJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Part Managed Payroll Service and System
Reference number
AFRS05-2024-10
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Avon Fire Authority has identified a need for the provision of payroll services and a system to Avon Fire and Rescue Services, for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, from 1st April 2025. The successful contractor must provide an appropriate payroll and expenses system, as well as the associated services to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. The contractors payroll system must be capable of providing the financial payroll data in a format that can be securely uploaded to AFRS Financial System.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Avon Fire Authority has identified a need for the provision of payroll services and a system to Avon Fire and Rescue Services, for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, from 1st April 2025. The successful contractor must provide an appropriate payroll and expenses system, as well as the associated services to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. The contractors payroll system must be capable of providing the financial payroll data in a format that can be securely uploaded to AF&RS Financial System.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
AF&RS’ Mid-Tier Core Terms and Conditions Appendix A will form the basis of the agreement. By submitting a Tender, the Bidders are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this ITT without further negotiation or amendment. The supplier must be able to meet all the requirements within the specification.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-018707
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
InTend Portal
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Avon Fire and Rescue Service
Portishead
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The procurement will be reviewed throughout the duration of the contract.