Award

Maintenance and support of Legis system/ Database

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 Business Services Organisation (BSO) in Belfast, Northern Ireland, awarded a contract for the maintenance and support of the Legis system/database to Elite Training and Consultancy Services. This falls under the industry category of Software programming and consultancy services. The procurement method used is direct, below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £22,463.19, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. This award stage is complete, ensuring the continued operation of the system which was first implemented in 1995.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in maintaining legacy software systems. Since it involves bespoke technical knowledge and expertise on older programming languages, firms with a strong background in supporting and upgrading dated IT systems would be well suited. Although the current contract was awarded directly due to the vendor's unique expertise, similar future tenders might be opened for competitive bidding, providing niche IT service providers opportunities to engage with central government public authorities.

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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/012241-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION
Contact Name
david hamill
Contact Email
david.hamill@hscni.net
Contact Phone
+442895363656

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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