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DOJ NIPS DAC 27 21 COMPASS System License Support

NI PRISON SERVICE

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17 Dec 2021 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The NI Prison Service is conducting a procurement process for the "DOJ NIPS DAC 27 21 COMPASS System License Support," categorised under software package and information systems, with a total contract value of £453,816. The contract will provide support for the existing licensing agreement of the COMPASS System over a term of two years, with options for two one-year extensions. This tender is at the award stage, having recently been signed on 16 December 2021, and delivery will occur within the UK region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in HR Payroll and Rostering systems. Companies that can provide tailored technical assistance, future software updates, and seamless patching would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the exclusive rights held by Compass over the software in use. This limited procurement method indicates a targeted approach, which can facilitate efficient partnerships for organisations with relevant experience and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DOJ NIPS DAC 27 21 COMPASS System License Support

Notice Description

DOJ NI Prison Service are awarding a DAC for two years with two options to extend for one year each (four years in total) . The DAC will be awarded to support an existing license agreement for the Compass system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NIPS currently use the COMPASS System for HR Payroll and Rostering and own the required licenses. Support is required for future software releases, patching and technical support.

Procurement Information

NIPS will rely on a derogation, in this case 32 (2) (b) (iii) as Compass hold exclusive rights to the software currently in use by NIPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0302c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031565-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£453,816 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Further Information

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