Planning

Finance System

  • Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-027963

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0402cc

Published 21 September 2023, 5:21pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George

Exeter

EX3 0NW

Contact

Pete Aighton

Email

paighton@dsfire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1392872504

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK4 - Devon

National registration number

723645339

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.dsfire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504

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=73197&B=BLUELIGHT

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Public order and safety


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Finance System

Reference number

DS426-23

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 48442000 - Financial systems software package

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.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.

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
  • 48810000 - Information systems
  • 48812000 - Financial information systems

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK4 - Devon

two.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.

two.2.14) Additional information

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

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 February 2024


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