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ID 6147370 DAC 78/25 DFE - CITB NI Support of New CIS and Website

Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Nov 2025 at 11:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Sep 2025 at 16:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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17 Sep 2025 at 07:32

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process initiated by the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI) involves a completed tender concerning technical support for the existing and new Computer Information Systems (CIS) and website. The contract was directly awarded to I3 DIGITAL LTD, citing an absence of competition for technical reasons and a lack of reasonable alternatives. The procurement, overseen by the CITB NI and facilitated by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, followed a direct award process as per the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £250,000, began on 1st October 2025 and is set to continue until 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category and covers Northern Ireland.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with competencies in software development and systems support. The direct award highlights the demand for specialised technical expertise, suitable for companies capable of addressing specific institutional technology requirements. SMEs with a focus on niche IT services will find this type of procurement beneficial due to its tailored service needs and the potential for long-term collaboration with government entities. The direct nature of the award also indicates a reduced competitive field, allowing well-positioned businesses to leverage this opportunity for substantial service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6147370 DAC 78/25 DFE - CITB NI Support of New CIS and Website

Notice Description

Appointment of a Supplier who can provide the technical support required to support the existing Computer Information System (CIS), a new CIS and website, and complete the remaining development of New CIS and updating of the website.

Procurement Information

This Direct Award is justified on the grounds set out under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act Act 2023. The following conditions of Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 are met in relation to this public contract; (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRUMLIN
Postcode
BT29 4SR
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Clady
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I3 DIGITAL LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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