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
Telephone
+44 1392872504
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK4 - Devon
National registration number
723645339
Internet address(es)
Main address
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