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ID 6278672 DoJ DAC 16/25 - NIPS - SAP Licences

NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service, operating under the Northern Irish devolved regulations, has competed the procurement stage for a direct award contract titled "ID 6278672 DoJ DAC 16/25 - NIPS - SAP Licences." This procurement falls under the IT services sector, specifically for SAP Enterprise Support to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of their HR/Payroll/Rostering/Training systems. The procurement process was conducted by CPD - Supplies and Services Division in Belfast, with key milestones including the anticipated contract signature by 22 December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1 January 2026 and may be renewed annually until the end of 2030, offering flexibility for continuity of service if necessary.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses proficient in IT consulting and software support, particularly those with expertise in SAP systems. The direct award method, justified by the absence of viable competition due to technical constraints, indicates the value placed on specific knowledge and capabilities. Large enterprises with a strong track record in delivering IT solutions, especially within a framework of public authority engagements, are well-suited to engage with similar processes in the future. Such projects offer potential growth opportunities through extended contracts and the enhancement of enterprise credentials within government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6278672 DoJ DAC 16/25 - NIPS - SAP Licences

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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077568-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£660,680 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SQ
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

INFORMATION WITHHELD DUE TO SECURITY.

Further Information

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