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ID 3455018 - DAC 37/21 - DfE - NWRC - m-hance support for existing hardware and support of both ABW and Jane Systems for all NI FE Colleges.

NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE ON BEHALF OF ALL FE COLLEGES NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2021 at 11:25

Award

16 Mar 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The North West Regional College, acting on behalf of all Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland, recently awarded a contract titled "ID 3455018 - DAC 37/21 - DfE - NWRC - m-hance support for existing hardware and support of both ABW and Jane Systems." This procurement process, classified under IT services, particularly consulting and software development, was reached via a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency. The contract was signed on 16 March 2021 and is valued at £600,000, with initial provisions for support extending for a period of 12 months and includes options for continuation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software development and IT support services. Businesses with experience in supporting educational institutions or relevant expertise in managing ABW and Jane systems would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. With the ongoing need for technological support in the education sector, companies positioned to respond swiftly to such urgent requirements could see substantial growth from this competitive environment.

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Notice Title

ID 3455018 - DAC 37/21 - DfE - NWRC - m-hance support for existing hardware and support of both ABW and Jane Systems for all NI FE Colleges.

Notice Description

The Department of Economy, North West Regional College on behalf of all the FE Colleges Northern Ireland require an extension of m-hance support for existing hardware and support of both ABW and Jane Systems for an initial period of 6 months, with an option to extend for a further period of 6 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Economy, North West Regional College on behalf of all the FE Colleges Northern Ireland require an extension of m-hance support for existing hardware and support of both ABW and Jane Systems for an initial period of 6 months, with an option to extend for a further period of 6 months.

Options: The initial contract is for a period of 6 months, with one option to extend for a further period of 6 months if required.

Procurement Information

The Department of Economy, North West Regional College on behalf of all the FE Colleges Northern Ireland require an extension of m-hance support for existing hardware and support of both ABW and Jane Systems. This Notice is to advise the proposed award of contract to an economic operator to allow for the provision of necessary services required for the contract in cases of extreme urgency brought about by events unforseen or attributable to the contracting authority, where the time limits for the open, restricted or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with (regulation 32(2)(c)).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008200-2021
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
SME

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE ON BEHALF OF ALL FE COLLEGES NI
Contact Name
ssdAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT48 7BY
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

M-HANCE

M-HANCE GROUP

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