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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Finance (DoF) — IT Assist, seeking tenders for the "IT Assist Provision and Support of GIS Licenses." This falls under the IT services industry, specifically for consulting, software development, and Internet support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The process is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £6 million for Lot 1, which involves the support and maintenance of existing ARCGIS products over a contract period of three years with options for two additional three-year extensions. The awarded contract was signed on 20 October 2015, with recent modifications on 14 September 2021 aimed at increasing budget headroom to meet immediate and future needs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in GIS software support, software development, and consulting services. Companies with expertise in maintaining and enhancing ARCGIS products would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The active contract not only indicates the continuation of essential GIS services but also suggests potential for future procurement competition, allowing businesses to engage in a growing market with a requirement for ongoing technical support and training.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DoF -- IT Assist Provision and Support of GIS Licenses.

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision and Support of GIS Licenses for an initial period of 3 years with 2 options to extend for a period of 3 years each. It has been split into 2 lots: 1. Lot 1 -- Support and Maintenance of Existing Core and Non-Core ARCGIS Products; 2. Lot 2 -- Provision of Training, Guidance and Advice for Existing ARCGIS Products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022819-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance DoF — IT Assist
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SX
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
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Environmental Systems Research Institute Ireland Ltd

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