Published date: 19 February 2024

Last edited date: 5 March 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 22 March 2024, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

LE4 3BU

Value of contract

£108,000

Procurement reference

LFRS Application Tracking System

Published date

19 February 2024

Closing date

22 March 2024

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

1 May 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is seeking to procure an Applicant Tracking System to effectively manage the work streams and demands of our Recruitment function and to support our teams during internal transfer and promotion processes.

It is vital that LFRS works with a viable and credible supplier who has the track record, and professional discretion to deliver the required solution and services which will enable LFRS to meet its current and future goals and business needs.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is using Regulation 27 of the Public Contracts Regulation 2015, an Open Procedure. The selection of the successful bidder will be based on final tenders and all bidders will be advised of our award decision.

All correspondence must be in written format and sent to ictprocurement@leics-fire.gov.uk. All requests for clarification will be logged and responses issued to all providers.

Valid responses must contain all of the information and documentation requested and be submitted by the closing date. Responses may be rejected if the required information and documentation is not given at the time of submission. It is the provider's responsibility to ensure their response arrives by the closing date.

Timeline

19th February 2024: Contract Notice issued

29th February 2024: Closing date by which suppliers can request clarifications or additional information regarding the Contract Notice as well as submit their preferred presentation date within our time constraints

7th march 2024: LFRS will respond to all requests for clarifications or additional information submitted on time.

W/C 15th March 2024: Supplier presentations

22nd March 2024: Closing date by which suppliers can submit their final tender.

25th March -5th April 2024: Evaluation of tenders, including technical reviews, supplier selection and contract award.

1st May 2024: Target contract commencement date

More information

Attachments

  • LFRS NDA.docx
  • Bid submission documents
  • Non Disclosure Agreement

About the buyer

Contact name

Jenny Kirby

Address

Headquarters,12 Geoff Monk Way
Birstall
LEICESTER
LE4 3BU
England

Telephone

01162105555

Email

ictprocurement@leics-fire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.leics-fire.gov.uk