Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
5 Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
SN1SP1 3NR
Hulse, Road, Salisbu
Contact
Gill Worthington
Gill.Worthington@dwfire.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1722691464
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
National registration number
VAT GB232 3358 32
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.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 above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Human Resource Management Information System Software (HRMIS)
Reference number
DWFRS2022/HRMIS1MR
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
SP1 3NR
two.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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please complete Appendix 1 and 2 and upload prior to Pin closure
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes