Tender

T2552 NIESS Benchmarking tool

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council, acting as the lead council for the Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service, has initiated a tender process for the provision of a benchmarking tool (T2552 NIESS Benchmarking tool). This tool is intended to assist new and established business owners in assessing their progress against sector trends, deriving improvements, and gaining insights into best practices. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category (CPV: 72000000), with services to be delivered within the UK region (UKN). The tender process is currently active, with submissions accepted via electronic and written methods until 12:00 PM on 13th September 2024. Key dates include the start of the award period and the opening of bids, both commencing on the tender submission deadline. As per the open procedure, all procurement documentation and specific performance terms are available through the designated e-sourcing platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in developing and implementing benchmarking tools. Companies well-versed in consulting, software development, Internet support, and related services are likely to find this contract beneficial for growth due to the substantial contract period of 1080 days and the potential for future extensions, subject to funding. The specific focus on supporting enterprise through progress assessment and improvement strategies means that businesses offering innovative solutions and best practices in these areas are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the involvement of the Belfast City Council provides a reputable opportunity for service providers looking to enhance their portfolio with high-profile clients in the public sector.

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Notice Title

T2552 NIESS Benchmarking tool

Notice Description

Belfast City Council as the lead council for the Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service requires a benchmarking tool to enable new and established business owners the opportunity to assess their progress against sector trends, derive improvements and to gain good practice insights.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast City Council as the lead council for the Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service requires a benchmarking tool to enable new and established business owners the opportunity to assess their progress against sector trends, derive improvements and to gain good practice insights.

Options: This contract is subject to funding which has been secured until 31st March 2025 therefore any extensions are not guaranteed and are subject to funding availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026830-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 90320202

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GD
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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