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DoF NISRA - SPSS Licenses

NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2022 at 14:25

Tender

14 Jan 2022 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) is conducting an active procurement process titled "DoF NISRA - SPSS Licenses" for IT services, specifically the procurement of software subscription and support SPSS licences. The tender operates under an open procurement method, and the initial contract period is set for one year, with the possibility of extending for two additional years. The end date for submissions is 15th February 2022, after which the award period will commence on the same day, starting at 15:30. The expected value of the contract is approximately £170,676.00 and is classified under the CPV code 72000000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software service providers, particularly those specialising in statistical software and IT consulting. Businesses that focus on software development, consulting services, and support are ideally positioned to compete. With a maximum contract duration of three years and a focus on public sector service delivery, successful bidders can establish long-term relationships with government departments and public sector bodies, fostering expansion and growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

DoF NISRA - SPSS Licenses

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), hereafter referred to as the Agency, is Northern Ireland's (NI) largest producer of official statistics and government social research. Its role is to enhance understanding of NI society through the provision of trusted information. The Agency provides services to all NI Government Departments and a wide range of other public sector bodies to assist the policy development process and the delivery of their business objectives. This tender specification is for procurement of software subscription and support SPSS licences for use by the Agency. The initial contract period is for one year with the option to extend by two years on a 1 plus, 1 plus basis. The maximum potential contract period is three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), hereafter referred to as the Agency, is Northern Ireland's (NI) largest producer of official statistics and government social research. Its role is to enhance understanding of NI society through the provision of trusted information. The Agency provides services to all NI Government Departments and a wide range of other public sector bodies to assist the policy development process and the delivery of their business objectives. This tender specification is for procurement of software subscription and support SPSS licences for use by the Agency. The initial contract period is for one year with the option to extend by two years on a 1 plus, 1 plus basis. The maximum potential contract period is three years.

Options: The initial contract period is for one year with the option to extend by two years on a 1 plus, 1plus basis. The maximum potential contract period is three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030b69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005426-2022
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,676 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,676 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,444 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 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 STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5RR
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
Stranmillis
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION1 SOFTWARE

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