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Chief Information Office (CIO) Consultancy Support Services

Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

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06 Aug 2024 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks is for "Chief Information Office (CIO) Consultancy Support Services" in the Information Technology Services industry, specifically focusing on services within the UK. This direct award, valued at £480,000, was necessitated by extreme urgency and includes consultancy services in operating models, digital and data roadmap strategies, and technical advisory services for IT. The procurement was conducted under a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, to ensure timely progression of critical outputs. The contract was signed on 6th August 2024 with IBM United Kingdom Limited, indicating the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, digital strategy, and technical advisory services. Large consultancy firms, especially those with frameworks in place and the ability to mobilise quickly under urgent conditions, would be well-suited to such contracts. The necessity for immediate delivery and expertise in IT infrastructure and consultancy services underscores the demand for agile, resourceful businesses capable of addressing complex technical requirements efficiently. Businesses looking to expand in the UK’s public sector IT landscape would find this type of procurement process aligned with high-value, urgent project opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chief Information Office (CIO) Consultancy Support Services

Notice Description

Award of Chief Information Office (CIO) Consultancy Support Services and as associated under a Direct Award, covering Operating Model, Digital and Data Roadmap Strategy, and Technical Advisory Services for IT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Chief Information Office (CIO) Consultancy Support Services and as associated under a Direct Award, covering Operating Model, Digital and Data Roadmap Strategy, and Technical Advisory Services for IT. Additional information: A competitive procurement exercise to source this requirement from another vendor is not possible due to the need to progress the outputs urgently.

Procurement Information

A competitive procurement exercise to source this requirement from another vendor is not possible due to the need to progress the outputs urgently.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024726-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST,
Postcode
BT9 5HT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IBM United Kingdom Limited

Further Information

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