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Planning

04 Apr 2024 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the main public transport operator in Northern Ireland, has issued a tender titled "P-2673 C9090 DCMS SME Support" under the industry category of management-related services (CPV 79420000). This tender, focused on providing procurement support for the Digital Competency Management System Project, includes a contract anticipated to start in January 2026 for an initial duration of three months, with the possibility of extension up to three more months. The procurement process is in the Award stage, following the open procedure method. The location for the project delivery is within the UK region, specifically targeted at enhancing Translink's digital infrastructure in Belfast.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in management-related services, particularly those with expertise in digital procurement support. Companies with a strong background in offering independent expert advice and leading project-related work can leverage this contract to grow their portfolio within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in providing technical support and project management services would be well-suited to compete in this sector, fostering business development aligned with Translink's innovative project goals.

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Notice Title

P-2673 C9090 DCMS SME Support

Notice Description

Translink requires a suitably experienced subject matter expert (SME) to provide procurement support to the Digital Competency Management System (DCMS) Project. The Service Provider will provide independent expert advice to the DCMS Project Team and lead relevant work to meet project objectives. This is anticipated to be an initial 3-month contract with possible further extensions for up to 3 months if required. Anticipated Contract Start Date is January 2026. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink requires a suitably experienced subject matter expert (SME) to provide procurement support to the Digital Competency Management System (DCMS) Project. The Service Provider will provide independent expert advice to the DCMS Project Team and lead relevant work to meet project objectives. This is anticipated to be an initial 3-month contract with possible further extensions for up to 3 months if required. Anticipated Contract Start Date is January 2026. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044f99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045507-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 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
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ATKINSREALIS PPS

INGENOTRAC TECHNOLOGIES

KPMG

RICARDO RAIL

TAYLOR AIREY

Further Information

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