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DAC 9/21 - DfC Supporting People - Mitigation Measures

Department for Communities

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02 Apr 2021 at 11:16

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15 Mar 2021 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities is seeking to procure upgrades, support, and maintenance for their Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS) under the contract titled "DAC 9/21 - DfC Supporting People - Mitigation Measures". This procurement process falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and related support. The contract is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 30 March 2021, with a total value of £2,025,545 for a duration of 21 months, concluding on 31 December 2022. The procurement method employed is limited, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and system maintenance. Given the nature of the procurement, companies with proven expertise in providing technical support for IT systems, especially those familiar with Microsoft products, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. The limited procurement method signals a specific supplier requirement, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and reliability in similar projects to leverage growth opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAC 9/21 - DfC Supporting People - Mitigation Measures

Notice Description

The Department of Communities require upgrades and continued support and maintenance to their Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS) while a new procurement is in progress. This DAC will be for 21 months and expire on 31 December 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Communities require upgrades and continued support and maintenance to their Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS) while a new procurement is in progress. This DAC will be for 21 months and expire on 31 December 2022.

Procurement Information

The Department for Communities requires Microsoft support for Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS), for 21 months from 1 April 2021 to 31 December 2022. This is permitted under Regulation 32 2 (b) (ii) and iii due to technical reasons and 32 (2) (c) due to technical reasons, and in cases of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseen or attributable to the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006923-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,025,545 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Communities
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7EG
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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