Award

DoF - Drupal Professional Services

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2022 at 14:35

Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance in the United Kingdom has initiated a public procurement process titled "DoF - Drupal Professional Services," categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. This open tender aims to secure external resources, specifically three Senior Developers, to address critical staff shortages and enhance service delivery. The initial contract period is three years, with two optional extensions of one year each. Key dates include the submission deadline on 21 January 2022 and the tender award date starting from the same day.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and consultation. Companies capable of providing experienced developers can effectively compete, especially if they have a track record of high-quality service delivery. The contract's emphasis on quality (60%) and cost (40%) means that businesses with proven expertise and competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to seize this opportunity.

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Notice Title

DoF - Drupal Professional Services

Notice Description

This contract is intended to secure additional external resources (three Senior Developers) to alleviate pressures associated with critical staff shortages in specific skilled areas and to mitigate the associated risks to the delivery of critical services. The external resources will also be used to design, review and continuously improve our processes and to up-skill our staff. The Contract will be for an Initial Period of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 1 year each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is intended to secure additional external resources (three Senior Developers) to alleviate pressures associated with critical staff shortages in specific skilled areas and to mitigate the associated risks to the delivery of critical services. The external resources will also be used to design, review and continuously improve our processes and to up-skill our staff. The Contract will be for an Initial Period of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 1 year each.

Options: Two optional extensions of one year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030301
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004421-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72420000 - Internet development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,399,937 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 to 5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SU
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
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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