Planning

DfE - Careers Portal Project - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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Planning

01 May 2025 at 15:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy, a central government authority in Northern Ireland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "DfE - Careers Portal Project - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT." The procurement aims to develop an online Careers Portal, envisioned as the central hub for careers information across Northern Ireland. Procuring through the Department's CPD - Supplies & Services Division, this initiative falls under the IT services industry. Interested parties are invited to participate in market engagement by completing a questionnaire available on eTendersNI by 22nd May 2025. The project is anticipated to start on 1st October 2026 and could extend until 2033, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and related internet support. With the potential to shape a cornerstone digital service, this project is particularly suitable for companies experienced in large-scale IT infrastructure and digital solutions, especially those familiar with public sector contracts. Participation in this preliminary engagement could position a business favourably for the upcoming formal procurement process, offering a strategic entry into public sector projects within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE - Careers Portal Project - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy (DfE) is preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a supplier, or suppliers, to build an online, standalone, Careers Portal aiming to become the single starting point for all those requiring careers information in NI. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire document.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 5831069. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018548-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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