Decision

The Cabinet has decided to award a contract for system maintenance and support services for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Control Room.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved the direct award of the contract to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited for a period of 5 years.

summary: The decision involves the direct award of a call-off contract for system maintenance and support services for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Control Room.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to award a contract for system maintenance and support services for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Fire Control Room.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves routine maintenance and support services for essential systems.

affected_stakeholders: ["Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service", "NEC Software Solutions UK Limited"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2680

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To direct award a call-off contract for the provision of System Maintenance and Support Services in respect of the Vision 5 system and the Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) system. These two systems are used by Gloucestershire Fire and Resue Service’s (GFRS’s) Fire Control Room.   

Content: To direct award a call-off contract for the provision of System Maintenance and Support Services in respect of the Vision 5 system and the Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) system. These two systems are used by Gloucestershire Fire and Resue Service’s (GFRS’s) Fire Control Room.    Cllr Paul Hodgkinson sought to direct award a call-off contract for the provision of System Maintenance and Support Services in respect of the Vision 5 system and the Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) system.     Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:   Approve the direct award of a call-off contract under Lot 5 of the Crown Commercial Service, Vertical Applications Solutions Framework, RM6259, to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited (NEC) under which it shall supply system maintenance and support services in respect of the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) Fire Control Room’s Vision 5 and Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS). The proposed call-off contract shall continue for a period of 5 years.      

Date of Decision: July 22, 2026