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ID 4600551 - DoF - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Independent Assurance Reviewer for GovAssure

The Department of Finance

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Sep 2024 at 17:25

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29 May 2024 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance is leading a public procurement process aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Independent Assurance Reviewers for GovAssure. This initiative targets IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The relevant industry category under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) includes IT and computer-related professional services. The location of this procurement is Northern Ireland. The current stage of this procurement is the tender phase, which began on 29 May 2024. Key dates include a tendering period ending on 27 June 2024 and a subsequent award period commencing on 28 June 2024. The initial contract term is set for two years, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods.

This framework represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software development to partner with government bodies across Northern Ireland. Companies with expertise in services, systems, and application verification are specifically well-suited to compete for this tender. The open procurement method ensures transparency and fair competition. Winning this contract could significantly bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its credibility in the public sector, providing a steady pipeline of projects and potential for long-term collaboration with various public sector organisations in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 4600551 - DoF - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Independent Assurance Reviewer for GovAssure

Notice Description

The Department of Finance, for itself and on behalf of other public sector organisations in Northern Ireland, wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Independent Assessor(s) for GovAssure, providing independent verification for Services, Systems and Applications supporting the Buyer(s) business operations on a Call-Off Contract basis. The selected Supplier(s) will enter into a framework agreement to provide the Services to the Buyer(s) if and when required on a call-off basis in accordance with the terms of this Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for two further periods of one year and one year (1year +1 year). For further information please refer to Document entitled "ID 4600551 - Framework Specification".

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Finance, for itself and on behalf of other public sector organisations in Northern Ireland, wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Independent Assessor(s) for GovAssure, providing independent verification for Services, Systems and Applications supporting the Buyer(s) business operations on a Call-Off Contract basis. The selected Supplier(s) will enter into a framework agreement to provide the Services to the Buyer(s) if and when required on a call-off basis in accordance with the terms of this Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for two further periods of one year and one year (1year +1 year). For further information please refer to Document entitled "ID 4600551 - Framework Specification". Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated Framework value. This value reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account potential optional extension periods as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this Framework. As detailed in the Procurement documents this Framework Agreement has been awarded on a ranked basis to the top four highest scoring Tenderers. Where there is a requirement for a GovAssure Independent Assurance Reviewer a work request for a Call-Off Contract will be placed by a Buyers, with the first ranked Supplier in the first instance.No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Framework has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend fortwo further periods of one year each 1 year +1 year

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for two further periods of one year each (1year +1 year).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046bfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031072-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This Framework will potentially be due to be re-procured after the Framework Initial period has concluded or any subsequent extension periods.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Department of Finance
Additional Buyers

Armagh Observatory

Armagh Planetarium

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Comhairle na Gaelscolaiochta

Commission for Victims and Survivors

Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland

Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse NI

Community Relations Council

Department for Communities NI

Department for Infrastructure NI

Department for the Economy NI

Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs

Department of Education NI

Department of Finance

Department of Health NI

Department of Justice NI

Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

FE North West Regional College

FE South Eastern Regional College

FE South West College

FE Southern Regional College

General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland

Historic Environment Division HED

Invest Northern Ireland

Labour Relations Agency NI

Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland

Libraries NI

Local Government Staff Commission

Loughs Agency

Maze Long Kesh Development Corporation

Middletown Centre for Autism

NI Fishery Harbour Authority

NI Local Government Officers Superannuation Committee

NI Water and its subsidiaries

National Museums Northern Ireland

Norhtern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service NICTS

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission

Northern Ireland Policing Board

Northern Ireland Prison Service NIPS

Northern Ireland Screen

Police Ombudsman Northern Ireland

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland PRONI

Sport NI

Stranmillis University College

Strategic Investment Board

The Commissioner for Older People for NI

The Executive Office

Translink

Ulster Supported Employment Limited

Ulster-Scots Agency

Victims and Survivors Service

Waterways Ireland CA

the Education Authority

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BSI STANDARDS LTD

COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Cyber Guarded Ltd

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES LTD

Further Information

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