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ID 6278672 DOJ DAC 16/25 DOJ - NIPS - SAP Licenses

NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 09:56

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) has concluded a direct award contract for SAP Licences, specifically for the SAP ERP ECC6 software used in their COMPASS System, which handles HR, payroll, rostering, and training for operational staff. The procurement falls under the Public Authority - Sub-Central Government classification, with Northern Irish devolved regulations applying. Managed by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, this procurement was a necessary direct award due to technical reasons and the lack of reasonable alternatives. This contract is valued at £660,680, VAT inclusive, and spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2030. The industry category is IT services, categorised under the CPV code 72000000, with relevant support and maintenance provided for software releases and legislative changes.

This procurement offers notable opportunities for companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related technical support services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining enterprise software systems like SAP. With its focus on ensuring system integrity and compliance through regular updates and support, the tender supports large-scale suppliers capable of delivering high-standard IT services. As the technology landscape and legal requirements evolve, businesses adept in providing innovative solutions and swift adaptation to new standards stand to benefit from such government contracts, fostering growth and expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ID 6278672 DOJ DAC 16/25 DOJ - NIPS - SAP Licenses

Notice Description

NIPS are currently using SAP ERP ECC6 software for the COMPASS System (NIPS HR/Payroll/Rostering/Training system for Operational Staff). NIPS already own the required SAP ERP ECC6 licences as they were purchased as part of the original contract. SAP Enterprise Support is required to download future software releases, software support patches relating to legislative changes in Payroll/HR and for technical support. Without this support we cannot operate and maintain this system to be fit for purpose. The support and maintenance is paid annually and the contract cost for the four year period is PS660,680 VAT Inclusive.

Procurement Information

Direct award conditions and permissible justifications are set out under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act. NIPS are proceeding with a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 6 where the following conditions are met; (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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081777-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£550,567 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SU
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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