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ID 4321217 - DfE - CITBNI - Replacement of Computer Information System

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

11 Aug 2023 at 10:42

Tender

23 Feb 2023 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy - Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Replacement of Computer Information System" within the IT services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contracting opportunity cancelled. The project involves the design, development, and deployment of a cloud-based information system, with a total contract value of £810,000. The tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, software development, and consultancy, as well as those providing support and maintenance for information systems.

This tender by the Department for the Economy - Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland aims to enhance its computer information system to meet current and future needs. The contract, currently active, values at £810,000 with a contract period of 3600 days and renewals after 4-10 years. Suitable businesses for this opportunity include those experienced in cloud-based system development, data migration, and user communication management. The tender procedure is open, providing a chance for IT service providers to showcase their capabilities in meeting modern technological requirements.

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Notice Title

ID 4321217 - DfE - CITBNI - Replacement of Computer Information System

Notice Description

CITB NI relies heavily on its current computer information system (CIS) for the efficient and effective administration of employer levies, grants and training course bookings. As the present system was developed 15+ years ago, it was decided that an assessment of the current system and its associated support and maintenance requirements should be carried out. Following a high-level Business and User Requirements review followed by the compilation of a detailed Statement of Requirements document it was apparent that both user requirements and technology have changed considerably since the current system was initially developed. It is now essential that the current application is replaced with a new up-to-date version which meets current and anticipated future needs. As a result, CITB NI requires a Contractor to design, develop and deploy a cloud based computerised information system that can be utilised by both CITB NI staff and external users (e.g., Employers, Industry Bodies and Customers). All forms of external user communications must be managed via an improved employer/customer portal. The appointed contractor will also be responsible for data migration, hosting, support and maintenance and staff training. See document entitled "ID 4321217 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CITB NI relies heavily on its current computer information system (CIS) for the efficient and effective administration of employer levies, grants and training course bookings. As the present system was developed 15+ years ago, it was decided that an assessment of the current system and its associated support and maintenance requirements should be carried out. Following a high-level Business and User Requirements review followed by the compilation of a detailed Statement of Requirements document it was apparent that both user requirements and technology have changed considerably since the current system was initially developed. It is now essential that the current application is replaced with a new up-to-date version which meets current and anticipated future needs. As a result, CITB NI requires a Contractor to design, develop and deploy a cloud based computerised information system that can be utilised by both CITB NI staff and external users (e.g., Employers, Industry Bodies and Customers). All forms of external user communications must be managed via an improved employer/customer portal. The appointed contractor will also be responsible for data migration, hosting, support and maintenance and staff training. See document entitled "ID 4321217 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

Options: This Contract is for an initial period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 3 years each.

Renewal: This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after 4-10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ab91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023547-2023
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

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

72230000 - Custom software development services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£798,885 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will potentially be due 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 FOR THE ECONOMY - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRUMLIN
Postcode
BT29 4SR
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)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Clady
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLINT STUDIOS

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