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GCIS maintenance contract

NORTHERN IRELAND GUARDIAN AD LITEM AGENCY

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19 Jan 2023 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency has awarded a 3-year maintenance contract for its bespoke information system to Fluent Technology. The procurement was conducted through a limited procurement method, with a specific rationale for the award without prior competition. The contract value is £145,731 in GBP, and the contract was signed on January 19, 2023. The maintenance services will be provided in Belfast, Northern Ireland, supporting the Agency's case work and management.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract due to its limited procurement method and the bespoke nature of the information system. Interested businesses can engage with the Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency for further details on requirements and how to participate in the maintenance contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCIS maintenance contract

Notice Description

NIGALA has developed a bespoke information system. The system is unique and provides the basis for all of the Agency's case work and management. The contract is for three years

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract will provide ongoing maintenance to NIGALA 's bespoke information system. The system is unique and provides the basis for all of the Agency's case work and management.

Procurement Information

The system has been a bespoke development on behalf of the Agency The current developer is unique in being able to provide the maintenance and development work for the case information system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0398d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001677-2023
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,731 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND GUARDIAN AD LITEM AGENCY
Contact Name
sean. brown
Contact Email
sean.brown@nigala.hscni.net
Contact Phone
+44 2895361707

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4JE
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLUENT TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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