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DoF - NISRA - Provision of a Business Survey System and Support Contract

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY

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TenderUpdate

17 Aug 2023 at 09:44

Award

04 Jul 2023 at 13:57

Tender

25 Nov 2022 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance - Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency is seeking to procure a replacement contract for a Business Survey System and Support. The project aims to develop a new IT system and migrate data and surveys to ensure minimal interruption in business survey activities. The current contract expires on 30th November 2023, with a value of £6,800,000. The procurement method is a Competitive procedure with negotiation, and the opportunity is in the services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet services. Companies interested in providing system performance improvements and operational efficiency enhancements are well-suited to compete. The tender process involves selective procurement, and the contract, once signed, will be monitored for performance to ensure value for money and deliver quality services to the Department of Finance - Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

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Notice Title

DoF - NISRA - Provision of a Business Survey System and Support Contract

Notice Description

Economic and Labour Market Statistics (ELMS) is a branch within the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. ELMS administer statutory business surveys using IT systems and support services under a contract that expires on 30th November 2023. The aim of this project is to procure a replacement contract, including IT system development and migration of data and surveys to the new system, with minimal interruption to the business survey schedule and data collection activities. As elements of the current IT system and associated working practices are ten years old, the new system must provide improvements in system performance and both operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Economic and Labour Market Statistics (ELMS) is a branch within the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. ELMS administer statutory business surveys using IT systems and support services under a contract that expires on 30th November 2023. The aim of this project is to procure a replacement contract, including IT system development and migration of data and surveys to the new system, with minimal interruption to the business survey schedule and data collection activities. As elements of the current IT system and associated working practices are ten years old, the new system must provide improvements in system performance and both operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Options: The contract will last for 5 years from the date of service commencement with the option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024131-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 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
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY NISRA

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5BF
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
Stranmillis
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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