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ID 5627458 - DoJ - PSNI - Autodesk Support

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 16:05

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is seeking suppliers for the renewal and maintenance of Autodesk Licence Subscriptions, essential for operational mapping and drawing tasks within the department. Classified under IT services, this procurement falls within the services category and is scheduled to commence on 26th May 2025, covering a period of five years. The tender, initiated through an open procedure, is located in Northern Ireland with submissions due by 17th March 2025. With a budget allocation of £250,000, the process adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and includes a mandatory standstill period for review post-award decision.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development, CAD, and support services. Companies providing comprehensive solutions in document creation, drawing, and productivity software would be ideal competitors, given the contract's specific requirements. Successful engagement in this extensive five-year commitment could position suppliers as key stakeholders in public sector IT provision, enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the sector.

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Notice Title

ID 5627458 - DoJ - PSNI - Autodesk Support

Notice Description

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is the Police Service that serves Northern Ireland and is responsible for the prevention and investigation of crime in Northern Ireland. Autodesk is a software application which is used within PSNI to provide maps and drawings to Operational Officers, used specifically by Mapping Section; Estate Services Business Unit; and ICS Work Services and s also used in order to view mapping supplied by external partners. This contract is for the Provision of Autodesk Licence Subscriptions including Support Training and renewal of existing subscriptions for a number of Autodesk applications. In particular it is for the full or partial renewal of subscriptions for a period of five years. The current subscriptions will expire on 25th May 2025. Therefore the contract for the renewal of existing subscriptions will commence on 26th May 2025 for a period of five years. For further details regarding the requirement, please refer to document entitled "ID 5627458 - Specification".

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is the Police Service that serves Northern Ireland and is responsible for the prevention and investigation of crime in Northern Ireland. Autodesk is a software application which is used within PSNI to provide maps and drawings to Operational Officers, used specifically by Mapping Section; Estate Services Business Unit; and ICS Work Services and s also used in order to view mapping supplied by external partners. This contract is for the Provision of Autodesk Licence Subscriptions including Support Training and renewal of existing subscriptions for a number of Autodesk applications. In particular it is for the full or partial renewal of subscriptions for a period of five years. The current subscriptions will expire on 25th May 2025. Therefore the contract for the renewal of existing subscriptions will commence on 26th May 2025 for a period of five years. For further details regarding the requirement, please refer to document entitled "ID 5627458 - Specification".

Renewal: This Contract is for a period of 5 years and will potentially be due to be re-procured after this contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018584-2025
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
Not specified

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

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpdfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT5 6LE
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
Sandown
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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