Industry Specific Software Package

Provision of an Enterprise Resource Management Software Solution The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority requires a proprietary solution to manage: • Core HR function • Resource planning and Retained Service payments • Training and staff development • Health and Safety • Asset and Fleet Management • Facilities Management operations • Case management and workflow management of administrative tasks The Authority is ambitious and wishes to seek new ways of working through the better use of technology.

The Authority will therefore be seeking to award a contract that provides opportunities to better use the technology and streamline more manual processes through automated workflow and self service.

The current application resides within the secure data centre which is run in house.

The Authority is interested in receiving tender pricing that could include the option to host the software on our behalf.

Key deliverables from this contract are therefore to: Deliver easy to use and accessible software that provides no less than the current solution delivers (set out in the list of essential requirements) In addition the solution must be able to offer: Offer web based self service for staff to be able to access their own personal records and make applications for training and availability online Automation of the building reporting and recording of building defects and access Fleet asset tracking and defect reporting Integrated workflow reducing the need for manual processing and paper documentation Management of assets from PPE through to fleet and buildings Management of operational availability of whole time and retained personnel plus non uniformed officers.

All Authorities have a responsibility to ensure that public money provides value for money.

The software solution must be offered with a road map showing the investment plan of the Supplier to improve and enhance the functionality and capability over the life of the contract.