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ID 3915778 DOJDAC 20/21 Provision of Software support and licences for 'FOR THE RECORD (FTR)'

NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES NICTS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2021 at 16:44

Award

01 Dec 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Services (NICTS) has completed a tender process for the provision of software support and licences related to 'For The Record (FTR)'. The contract, referenced as ID 3915778, falls under the category of software-related services, and is for an initial period of five years. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, which entailed an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on December 1, 2021, with a total value of £212,488. The delivery address covers the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with capabilities in managing licensing agreements and technical support for specific software. Companies that are well-positioned to compete for this contract would ideally have a strong background in software maintenance and a focus on delivering solutions that protect intellectual property rights. Given the sensitive nature of the contract and the requirement for a sole supplier, opportunities may arise for companies capable of meeting the unique needs outlined by NICTS.

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Notice Title

ID 3915778 DOJDAC 20/21 Provision of Software support and licences for 'FOR THE RECORD (FTR)'

Notice Description

This is a Direct Award Contract for the provision of Software Support and licences regarding For The Record (FTR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Direct Award Contract for the provision of Software Support and licences regarding For The Record (FTR).

Procurement Information

Due to on-going business needs NICTS require this Contractor for licensing of this software support to ensure they continue to have access to a required software interface. These services are only available direct from this Contractor as they are the sole supplier of the licenses and therefore able to provide the support and maintenance required. This contract is therefore being awarded through the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). There are allowances under the regulations to award a contract to a single supplier in cases where competition is absent for technical reasons. regulation 32. 2..b. ii. ; or for. reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual. property rights. regulation 32. 2. b. iii.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fbcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031669-2021
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

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,488 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 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
NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES NICTS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3LA
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

DUE TO THE SENSITIVE NATURE OF THIS CONTRACT THE SUPPLIER NAME WILL BE WITHHELD FROM PUBLICATION

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