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Maintenance and support of Legis system/ Database

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION

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ContractTermination

22 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Award

01 Apr 2025 at 12:09

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 11:32

Award

07 Mar 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Maintenance and Support of Legis System/Database" contract, managed by the Business Services Organisation, took place in Belfast, United Kingdom. The contract, ID DAC13306, was assigned for services related to software programming and consultancy, specifically aimed at maintaining a 30-year-old system written in an outdated language. Initiated under the direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status and lack of competition, the contract was scheduled to begin on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, with a gross value amounting to £26,955.82. The procurement stage was completed with the award of the contract to Elite Training and consultancy services, affirming their expertise as the sole vendor capable of maintaining the system.

This tender opens opportunities particularly for software consultancy firms adept in legacy systems that require specialised knowledge in outdated programming languages. While the procurement method focused on direct appointment without competition due to the specialised nature of the contract, businesses that have skills in legacy systems maintenance or consultancy might aim for similar contracts in the future. The direct procurement acknowledges the unique capabilities of the vendor, Elite Training and consultancy services, highlighting the demand for niche skills that can lead to business growth in tailored technological support services. SMEs specialising in bespoke solutions can leverage such opportunities by enhancing capabilities in legacy systems and bespoke software solutions, aligning with public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and support of Legis system/ Database

Notice Description

The software underlying the Legis Database/system was written in 1995 using a programming language which is no longer in common use. The supplier is the vendor of the original Legis system and it is understood that only this supplier has the knowledge of this system and the skills required to maintain and support this 30 year old system and ensure it remains operational at all times. The value of this DAC is PS22,463.19

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036448-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,463 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£22,463 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DQ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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