GB-Maidstone: Preliminary Market Engagement via GCA Framework - Brief Project Portfolio Management Solution

NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 September 2026 for the following reason: Addition of Access Code in Other Information(Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is exploring options for a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solution to support the planning, management, oversight and reporting of projects and programmes across the organisation. KFRS is open to different solution and delivery models, including established Software as a Service (SaaS) products and Microsoft/Power Platform-based solutions. Please note: For the purposes of this market engagement, KFRS is only seeking responses in respect of solutions which are currently available for procurement through an existing Government Commercial Agency (GCA) framework (formerly CCS). Suppliers should identify the relevant framework, Lot (where applicable) and service/solution listing within their response. The purpose of this exercise is to undertake a short and proportionate test of the market before KFRS determines its procurement strategy and route to market. In particular, KFRS wishes to understand: •what potentially suitable solutions are available within or around the stated affordability envelope; •the broad alignment of available products with KFRS's functional and technical requirements; •the different solution and service models available and the respective responsibilities of KFRS and the supplier; •indicative licensing/subscription, implementation, support and ongoing configuration/development costs; •the extent to which solutions allow KFRS to retain appropriate control and portability of its organisational data; •any observations from the market which may help KFRS refine its requirements; and •the specific GCA/CCS framework, Lot and/or service listing through which the proposed solution can be procured. Nature of this Exercise This is a preliminary market engagement exercise and not a competitive procurement or invitation to tender. The functional and technical requirements provided with this brief rep