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ID 6117670 DAC 56 / 25 NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support

North West Regional College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 13:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Oct 2025 at 12:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Sep 2025 at 10:10

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, handled by North West Regional College in Londonderry, is targeted at the IT services sector under the project titled "NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support". The procurement is in the "Award" stage with the contract signed on 23rd October 2025. It involves a direct award procedure justified under the Procurement Act’s allowances for existing supplier extensions. The contract began on 2nd November 2025 and is slated to run until 31st March 2027, with opportunities for extension until 2029. This project is under the jurisdiction of Northern Ireland (UKN), specifically supporting critical IT systems within the Further Education sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, notably in the realm of IT services. Businesses well-versed in consulting, software development, and IT support services stand to gain significantly. Given the contract's critical nature to the college's daily financial operations, it would suit specialised organisations, particularly SMEs like INTERSECT CONSULTING LTD, already identified as capable suppliers due to their existing relationship and expertise with the current systems. This direct award strategy minimises operational disruptions and ensures continuity in service delivery, offering a stable avenue for growth for qualifying businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6117670 DAC 56 / 25 NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support

Notice Description

This contract relates to the Systems, Technology and Services (STS) Contracts, which support crucial IT systems within the Further Education Sector. This DAC relates to the current Finance Solution. This Contract will provide continuous support of the Colleges Finance Solution which is critical for the day to day functioning of the Colleges whilst the Colleges re tender for a new Finance solution.

Procurement Information

Under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act there are justifications for a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 7 where the public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. On the basis of the information presented, it may be possible to rely on a derogation in this case as INTERSECT CONSULTING LTD appear to be the only company who can deliver the required support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003915-2026
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
£714,614 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£595,511 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 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
North West Regional College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT48 0LY
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Springtown
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Intersect Consulting Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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