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DAC 67/21 - Grant Making System Support

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES - SPORT NI

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10 Aug 2021 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities - Sport NI is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "DAC 67/21 - Grant Making System Support" within the IT services sector, specifically focused on consulting and software development. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £122,370 and a signing date of 10th August 2021. The procurement method employed is limited, with the authority opting for an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, citing the special circumstances surrounding the source code ownership by Blackbaud Europe Ltd, the selected supplier. The contract pertains to the provision of support for the existing grant management system over a period of 24 months to facilitate a digital transformation programme involving new Finance and HR Systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting, software development, and system support. Companies with expertise in grant management systems and digital transformation initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete or collaborate on similar projects. Engaging with this type of procurement can enable businesses to foster partnerships with public sector bodies, gain valuable experience in managing substantial contracts, and potentially expand their client base within the governmental landscape.

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Notice Title

DAC 67/21 - Grant Making System Support

Notice Description

Sport NI require a DAC for support of the current grant management system for a period of 24 months to allow for new Finance and HR Systems to be procured and implemented as part of a digital transformation programme - this will also allow a period of stability for these new systems before reviewing Sport NI's Grant Management provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sport NI require a DAC for support of the current grant management system for a period of 24 months to allow for new Finance and HR Systems to be procured and implemented as part of a digital transformation programme - this will also allow a period of stability for these new systems before reviewing Sport NI's Grant Management provision.

Procurement Information

Sport NI will rely on a derogation in accordance with Reg 32 (2) (b) (iii). This would be on the basis that Blackbaud own the source code and IPR to the BBGM software and would not permit any other supplier to use or support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d30b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019356-2021
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
£122,370 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES - SPORT NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5LA
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKBAUD EUROPE

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