Published date: 11 May 2016

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: 13 June 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Electronic timekeeping systems - 31711300

  • System for recording attendance - 31711310

  • Timekeeping system - 35123300

    • Time control system or working time recorder - 35125200

    • Time accounting or human resources software development services - 72212450

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£144,000 to £180,000

Procurement reference

20160511163009-34952

Published date

11 May 2016

Closing date

13 June 2016

Contract start date

17 October 2016

Contract end date

16 October 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") utilises a time and attendance/ rostering system for operational emergency firefighters and officers, fire control personnel that handle emergency calls from the public, support staff in functions such as ICT, Finance, HR, cooks, cleaners and security staff.
A new system is required that would allow more flexibility to the Authority by providing operational emergency employees the capability to allocate their own shifts and perform shift swapping. The system procured will also need to demonstrate that all existing shift patterns and the flextime plus scheme in operation for support staff can be managed and that it can be interfaced with other Fire Service systems such as Oracle HRMS and Oracle Pay. Access would be via desktop PC's, web browsers and mobile devices, and have the flexibility to cope with future alterations to shift patterns.

It is hoped that the following outcomes will be achieved through the implementation of a new system:

• Increase personal accountability through individual management
• Create a flexible workforce through a flexible system
• Develop a modern approach to time and attendance/ rostering management utilising instant messaging and real time visible data to aid in local and strategic decision making
• Develop a system that is more compatible with a wide range of devices
• Create a simplistic approach that increases productivity and reduces time spent on inputs.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Davies

Address

99 Vauxhall Road, Nechells
Birmingham
B7 4HW
ENG

Telephone

+44 1213806179

Email

liz.davies@wmfs.net

Website

www.wmfs.net