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ID 4223589 - DE - GTCNI - Registration and Regulation IT Support System

GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Aug 2022 at 15:34

Tender

31 May 2022 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) has completed a contract for IT services under the title "ID 4223589 - DE - GTCNI - Registration and Regulation IT Support System". This contract, valued at £1,086,391.86 GBP, involves the replacement of the existing IT system crucial for teacher registration and regulation. The contract is currently active and has been awarded to FORTESIUM LIMITED. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, covering IT consulting, software development, and support services.

This tender presents an opportunity for IT service providers, especially those with expertise in software development, consultancy services, and IT systems management. Businesses capable of delivering technical solutions, project management, data migration, and cost-effective support and maintenance are well-suited for competing. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a focus on quality criteria such as technical solutions, project management, and total contract cost.

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Notice Title

ID 4223589 - DE - GTCNI - Registration and Regulation IT Support System

Notice Description

GTCNI has currently over 68,000 teacher records held on the system, of which approximately 26,350 are active. All registered individuals have access to the system along with certain employer organisations such as schools and members of the public. Non-active records are reviewed and maintained under GTCNI's policies. Approximately 500 NI students and 500 applicants outside NI are added to the system each year. This procurement will provide a new system to: * Enable the GTCNI to continue to meet its current obligations with regard to the registration and regulation of teachers as set out in the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, Articles 34-41 as amended by the 2003 and 2006 Education (NI) Orders * Allow the GTCNI to respond to current and future business needs * Facilitate a more efficient and proactive role in improving service * Maintain public confidence and trust in the profession.

Lot Information

Lot 1

GTCNI has currently over 68,000 teacher records held on the system, of which approximately 26,350 are active. All registered individuals have access to the system along with certain employer organisations such as schools and members of the public. Non-active records are reviewed and maintained under GTCNI's policies. Approximately 500 NI students and 500 applicants outside NI are added to the system each year. This procurement will provide a new system to: * Enable the GTCNI to continue to meet its current obligations with regard to the registration and regulation of teachers as set out in the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, Articles 34-41 as amended by the 2003 and 2006 Education (NI) Orders * Allow the GTCNI to respond to current and future business needs * Facilitate a more efficient and proactive role in improving service * Maintain public confidence and trust in the profession.

Options: After the initial 5 year contract period, there are 2 options to extend for 1 year each.

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to be renewed on expiry of the final contract period and prior to August 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024204-2022
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
SME

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,170,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,086,391 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 months prior to expiry of this contract anticipated to be May 2029.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7AF
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
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORTESIUM

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