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01 Jul 2022 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has completed a procurement process for an upgrade to its Case Handling System, vital for investigating complaints. The tender, initiated on 1st July 2022, falls within the IT services category focused on consulting, software development, and support, with a total contract value of £3,863,609. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, without prior publication, due to the specialised nature of the software involved. The contract was signed on 1st December 2019, and procurement regulations allow for a review period before the award is confirmed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in IT consulting and bespoke software development, particularly those with experience in public sector projects or related services. Companies offering innovative solutions in case management systems or familiar with regulatory compliance in the UK public contract framework would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, allowing them to leverage their expertise to fulfil the specific needs of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland Case Handling System

Notice Description

The Office of the Police Ombudsman for NI (PONI) uses a bespoke case handling system to investigate the majority of its complaints and is the primary investigation system used within the office.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Office of the Police Ombudsman for NI (PONI) uses a bespoke case handling system to investigate the majority of its complaints and is the primary investigation system used within the office.

Procurement Information

An upgrade path has become necessary due to end of life support on SQL servers. OPONI will rely on Regulation 72 1 B as the supplier owns exclusive rights to the heavily bespoked software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034ce7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017985-2022
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
£3,863,609 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20196 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sensitive Information

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