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ID 3506122 - DoE - GTCNI - Registration and Regulation IT Support System

GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

05 May 2022 at 10:26

Tender

07 Jan 2022 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland is initiating a procurement process for the "Registration and Regulation IT Support System" to replace an existing IT solution that has reached end-of-life. This procurement falls under the category of IT services, specifically focusing on systems and technical consultancy. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 17th February 2022. The total budget for this project is estimated at £630,000, and the procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing for a wider range of bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in IT consulting and software development, particularly those specialising in integrated systems support and technology solutions for educational institutions. Companies with experience in delivering large-scale IT projects and ensuring compliance with educational regulations would be ideally positioned to compete. The successful contractor will have the chance to work closely with a key governmental body, enhancing their portfolio and potentially opening doors for future contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ID 3506122 - DoE - GTCNI - Registration and Regulation IT Support System

Notice Description

GTCNI rely on the current IT system to support the function of registration. There are currently over 68,000 teacher records held on the system, of which approximately 26,350 are active. All registered individuals have access to the system along with certain employer organisations such as schools and members of the public. Non-active records are reviewed and maintained under GTCNI's policies, for example procedures for Reinstating a Teacher. Approximately 500 NI students and 500 applicants outside NI are added to the system each year. This procurement is necessary to replace the existing IT solution which has reached end of life and will no longer be fully supported and to provide a new system that will: * Enable the GTCNI to continue to meet its current obligations with regard to the registration and regulation of teachers as set out in the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, Articles 34-41 as amended by the 2003 and 2006 Education (NI) Orders * Allow the GTCNI to respond to current and future business needs * Facilitate a more efficient and proactive role in improving service * Maintain public confidence and trust in the profession. More details of the current solution are included in the Specification Schedule in addition to the detailed requirements for this new solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

GTCNI rely on the current IT system to support the function of registration. There are currently over 68,000 teacher records held on the system, of which approximately 26,350 are active. All registered individuals have access to the system along with certain employer organisations such as schools and members of the public. Non-active records are reviewed and maintained under GTCNI's policies, for example procedures for Reinstating a Teacher. Approximately 500 NI students and 500 applicants outside NI are added to the system each year. This procurement is necessary to replace the existing IT solution which has reached end of life and will no longer be fully supported and to provide a new system that will: * Enable the GTCNI to continue to meet its current obligations with regard to the registration and regulation of teachers as set out in the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, Articles 34-41 as amended by the 2003 and 2006 Education (NI) Orders * Allow the GTCNI to respond to current and future business needs * Facilitate a more efficient and proactive role in improving service * Maintain public confidence and trust in the profession. More details of the current solution are included in the Specification Schedule in addition to the detailed requirements for this new solution.

Options: After the initial contract period of 5 years there are two optional extension periods of 1 year each

Renewal: This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after 5-7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030878
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011663-2022
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
Not specified

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7AF
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
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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