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Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) - Information and Communications Services (ICS) - The Provision of Autodesk Licence Subscriptions including Support and Training 2025 - 2030

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

09 Jun 2025 at 10:36

Award

12 May 2025 at 14:59

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Autodesk Licence Subscriptions, including support and training for the period 2025-2030. This procurement was managed using an open procedure and falls under the Information and Communications Services (ICS) industry category. The buying organisation, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, aimed to renew existing Autodesk subscriptions to support operational activities, effective from 26th May 2025 until 25th May 2030. This tender took place in Belfast, within the UKN06 region of the United Kingdom, and was conducted under the legal framework of Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those involved in software development and consultancy. Companies specialising in CAD software and those capable of providing tailored support and training services would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio within the public sector. Large-scale IT firms with experience in managing significant software licence contracts and offering comprehensive technical support are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities with public authorities. The success in such procurements can not only enhance a company's reputation but also establish long-term relationships with central government clients.

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Notice Title

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) - Information and Communications Services (ICS) - The Provision of Autodesk Licence Subscriptions including Support and Training 2025 - 2030

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 5923321 - Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030883-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) 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
£337,079 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2029-09-25

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHHELD SECTION94 SUPPLIER

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