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ID 2612780 -DfE - Tourism NI Tourism Business Hub and Website Development

DFE TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND

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26 Nov 2021 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Economy (DfE) Tourism Northern Ireland is seeking contractors for the project titled "ID 2612780 -DfE - Tourism NI Tourism Business Hub and Website Development," which falls under the services category, specifically database software development services (CPV code: 72212610). The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 6th March 2020, and is set to last for a duration of 1800 days. The service is primarily focused on delivering a comprehensive solution for the Northern Ireland tourism industry, including a central business hub and corporate website integration with Microsoft Dynamics. The relevant work will be delivered in the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in software development, database management, and content management solutions. Companies with capabilities in developing integrated IT systems and tourism-related applications would find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract value is estimated at £827,175, and potential bidders should be prepared for fluctuations in workload associated with tourism activities throughout the year. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the burgeoning tourism sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

ID 2612780 -DfE - Tourism NI Tourism Business Hub and Website Development

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tourism NI require a Contractor to deliver a solution to provide the NI tourism industry with a "one-stop-shop" tourism business hub as well as a corporate "shopfront" for the hub which will contain all necessary corporate information. A specification of requirements includes:- The delivery of a Tourism Business Hub including the development of our corporate website, the full integration with Microsoft Dynamics and software applications to deliver the functionality requested. Contractor(s) must note that there may be workload fluctuations at different time periods of the year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fa4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029408-2021
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
SME

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

48612000 - Database-management system

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

48783000 - Content management software package

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

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

72212783 - Content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£827,175 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20205 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
DFE TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE TO ENGAGE

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