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ID 3823454 - DoJ NICTS - Provision of Court Funds Office IT Support Services

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - COURTS FUNDS OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2022 at 13:35

Tender

09 Mar 2022 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Justice - Courts Funds Office in Belfast is conducting an ongoing procurement process for the provision of IT support services related to the Court Funds Office's systems, specifically Microsoft NAV and Microsoft CRM. This tender, titled "ID 3823454 - DoJ NICTS - Provision of Court Funds Office IT Support Services," falls under the IT services industry category, specifically related to consulting and software development. The submission deadline for bids is 11 April 2022, with a projected contract value of £138,600 and an initial term of 22 months, potentially renewable for up to two additional years. The procurement method used is an open procedure, requiring bidders to comply with strict performance requirements throughout the contract period.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the IT support and consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in bespoke software solutions and systems maintenance. Companies that specialise in Microsoft products, especially in customisation and support services for Dynamics CRM and NAV, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the emphasis on high performance and frequent monitoring within the contract, vendors that can demonstrate proven capabilities in service delivery and client support are likely to attract the interest of the contracting authority. This contract not only presents a chance for immediate business growth but also establishes a path for future procurement opportunities within the Northern Ireland public sector.

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Notice Title

ID 3823454 - DoJ NICTS - Provision of Court Funds Office IT Support Services

Notice Description

NICTS are seeking to establish a contract to provide IT support for systems used by the Court Funds Office (CFO), namely Microsoft NAV and Microsoft CRM. These are off the shelf applications with some bespoke elements, initially implemented in 2016. The scope of this procurement is for the Contractor to undertake the support and maintenance of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 (customised) and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 (customised) and the associated syncs and web services used by CFO.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NICTS are seeking to establish a contract to provide IT support for systems used by the Court Funds Office (CFO), namely Microsoft NAV and Microsoft CRM. These are off the shelf applications with some bespoke elements, initially implemented in 2016. The scope of this procurement is for the Contractor to undertake the support and maintenance of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 (customised) and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 (customised) and the associated syncs and web services used by CFO.

Options: After the initial contract period of 22 months there will be options to extend the contract for a further two periodsof one year each. 22m + 1y + 1y

Renewal: This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after initial contract period or following any extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031fec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010969-2022
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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£138,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - COURTS FUNDS OFFICE
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3LA
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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