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ID 3734914 - DfC Employability NI - Labour Market IT (G Cloud)

Department for Communities

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) is currently involved in a procurement process for a contract related to IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and internet support within the framework of the G-Cloud. The title of the procurement is "ID 3734914 - DfC Employability NI - Labour Market IT (G Cloud)" and it is classified under CPV code 72000000. The contract has an active status, with its initial period set for 24 months and the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The process is at the contract award stage, with a deadline for potential review within a minimum standstill period of 10 days following the award announcement. The total value of the contract is approximately £963,331.03, and the DfC’s headquarters is located in Belfast, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering low-code development platforms. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, and support will find this contract particularly relevant. As the DfC has specified a need for additional quality assurance capabilities, firms that can demonstrate proficiency in enhancing software environments and delivering robust IT solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, as the procurement method used was a limited tender without prior publication, it suggests that DfC is looking for specific providers that can meet their detailed requirements efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 3734914 - DfC Employability NI - Labour Market IT (G Cloud)

Notice Description

The Department for Communities (DfC) award a contract for the provision of a low code development platform and associated licenses via the CCS framework - RM1557.12 - G Cloud 12. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months with two optional extension periods of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Communities (DfC) award a contract for the provision of a low code development platform and associated licenses via the CCS framework - RM1557.12 - G Cloud 12. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months with two optional extension periods of 12 months.

Options: The contract is for an initial period of 24 months with two optional extension periods of 12 months.

Procurement Information

DfC require a modification to this contract to allow for additional QA environment. This additional QA environment will run parallel and as such allow DFC projects to progress more efficiently. It is envisaged that delivery times will be reduced and Quality Assurance increased. An additional environment will also support future releases, enhancements and annual health checks and training. DfC will rely on regulation 72(1)(b) - additional works, services or supplies "have become necessary" and were not included in the initial procurement and a change of supplier would not be practicable (for economic, technical or interoperability reasons) and would involve substantial inconvenience/duplication of costs. The total value of this modification is PS34,986.03.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031f4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008374-2022
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£963,331 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 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
Department for Communities
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3BA
Postcode Area
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
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Outsystems

Further Information

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