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ID 4656284 - DoF- NISRA - Central Survey Unit - Payroll Service for CSU Interviewers

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Mar 2023 at 13:46

Tender

25 Jan 2023 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance - Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "ID 4656284 - DoF- NISRA - Central Survey Unit - Payroll Service for CSU Interviewers" in the services category relating to IT services. The contract, with a total value of £176,600.00 GBP, has been awarded to Beever Struthers. The procurement stage was initiated through a tender process and reached the award stage on 20th March 2023. The contract involves the operation and maintenance of a weekly payroll system for interviewing staff and spans a period of 3 years, with possibilities for two additional twelve-month extensions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and support. Businesses equipped to provide payroll management services and personnel/payroll services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the accelerated procurement method used due to time constraints, interested companies need to consider the stringent performance evaluation criteria and the potential for renewal after the initial contract period. The successful contractor, Beever Struthers, underscores the competitive nature of this opportunity and the importance of meeting contractual obligations to maintain eligibility for future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

ID 4656284 - DoF- NISRA - Central Survey Unit - Payroll Service for CSU Interviewers

Notice Description

NISRA Central Survey Unit wish to appoint a Contractor for the operation and maintenance of a weekly payroll system for Central Survey Unit's interviewing staff. The contract will commence on 1 March 2023 for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend the contract for two further periods of twelve months each. See document entitled "ID 4656284 - Specification Schedule" for further details of this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NISRA Central Survey Unit wish to appoint a Contractor for the operation and maintenance of a weekly payroll system for Central Survey Unit's interviewing staff. The contract will commence on 1 March 2023 for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend the contract for two further periods of twelve months each. See document entitled "ID 4656284 - Specification Schedule" for further details of this requirement.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for 1 year each. Total contract period 3+1+1.

Renewal: This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after 3-5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039a5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008153-2023
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,592 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,592 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will potentially be dye to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions.

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
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
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

BEEVER STRUTHERS

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