This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Aug 2022 at 15:39

Tender

18 May 2022 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance (DoF) has completed the tender process for the provision of Digital Resources and Services in the IT services category. This procurement opportunity, titled "DoF - ESS - DSS - Provision of Digital Resources and Services," is aimed at appointing a contractor for an initial 3-year period with options for two 12-month extensions. The tender was conducted in open procedure and covered by the GPA. The tender involved two lots: Lot 1 for Digital Development Resources and Lot 2 for Delivery and Product QAT Resources. The contract has been awarded to VERSION1 SOFTWARE for Lot 1 and Expleo Technology UK Limited for Lot 2.

This procurement by the Department of Finance presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those providing consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies specialising in software-related services, computer-related services, and professional services are well-suited to compete. The contract value for Lot 1 is £11,000,000, and for Lot 2 is £6,500,000. The successful contractors will have their performance monitored, with non-compliance leading to specified actions. The tender process included evaluation criteria covering quality and cost aspects, ensuring fair competition among bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DoF - ESS - DSS - Provision of Digital Resources and Services

Notice Description

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of Digital Resources and Services for an initial period of 3 years with two options to extend for (any period up to, and including) 12 months each. Services will be provided through 2 Lots - Digital Development Resources and Delivery and Product QAT Resources.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Digital Development Resources

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of Digital Resources and Services for an initial period of 3 years with two options to extend for (any period up to, and including) 12 months each. Services will be provided through 2 Lots - Digital Development Resources and Delivery and Product QAT Resources.

Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to, and including 12 months each.

Lot 2 Delivery and Product QAT Resources

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of Digital Resources and Services for an initial period of 3 years with two options to extend for (any period up to, and including) 12 months each. Services will be provided through 2 Lots - Digital Development Resources and Delivery and Product QAT Resources.

Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to, and including 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033ad6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023657-2022
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 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
The Department of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SB
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
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Expleo Technology UK Limited

VERSION1 SOFTWARE

Further Information

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