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P10773 - DEL Line of Business Applications

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy is initiating a tender for the project titled "P10773 - DEL Line of Business Applications", which falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract awarded to FUJITSU SERVICES LTD. The service contract is valued at £5,900,000 and covers a duration of three years, with provisions for two additional one-year extensions. The location for delivery is specified as the UK, and key dates or timelines have been highlighted, including a mandatory standstill period of at least ten calendar days prior to contract award, ensuring compliance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and ongoing support services. Companies that have the capacity to maintain and develop line of business applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms capable of adapting to rapidly changing requirements and possessing strong project management skills would likely thrive in this environment, as the contract aims to address ongoing needs for development and support within the Department for Employment and Learning.

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Notice Title

P10773 - DEL Line of Business Applications

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Employment & Learning wishes to establish a contract for for the provision of development, maintenance and support services for the Departments Line of Business Applications. The contract shall take effect on the contract commencement date for a period of 3 years with the potential for 2 further annual extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008635-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£5,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 201312 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 2JP
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

FUJITSU SERVICES

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