Maintenance and support of Legis Sysytem/Database

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION ITS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 14:32

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Award

30 Dec 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the maintenance and support of the Legis system/database was awarded to ELITE TRAINING (NI) LIMITED by the Business Services Organisation ITS. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software packages and consultancy services. The contract, valued at £25,670.97 gross, began on 1st April 2026 and will end on 31st March 2027. This direct award procurement method was chosen due to the unique requirement for specific technical expertise, as the Legis system is built on outdated software technology from 1995.

This opportunity offers significant business growth potential for companies proficient in legacy software maintenance, particularly those familiar with obsolete programming languages. SMEs with a focus on software support and services, especially in the public sector, stand to gain significantly by engaging in such contracts. The direct award process underscores niche opportunities where specialised knowledge can set companies apart, making them vital service providers for government or public organisations needing customised software support.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maintenance and support of Legis Sysytem/Database

Notice Description

The software underlying the Legis Database/system was written in 1995 using a programming language which is no longer in common use. The supplier is the vendor of the original Legis system and it is understood that only this supplier has the knowledge of this system and the skills required to maintain and support this 30 year old system and ensure it remains operational at all times.

Procurement Information

The software underlying the Legis Database/system was written in 1995 using a programming language which is no longer in common use. The supplier is the vendor of the original Legis system and it is understood that only this supplier has the knowledge of this system and the skills required to maintain and support this 30 year old system and ensure it remains operational at all times.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042070-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£21,392 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION ITS
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DQ
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITE TRAINING (NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe2f-2026-05-07T15:32:49+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-07T15:32:49+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05fe2f",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-NHS-PWNJ-1991-NGDW",
            "name": "Business Services Organisation ITS",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-NHS",
                "id": "PWNJ-1991-NGDW"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PCQH-8657-NGMT"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Franklin Street",
                "locality": "Belfast",
                "postalCode": "BT2 8DQ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN06"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ITSPMO@hscni.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "GB-NIR",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "description": "Northern Irish devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-NI617195",
            "name": "ELITE TRAINING (NI) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "NI617195"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PHPC-5538-BGRX"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2a Hillhead Road",
                "locality": "Lisburn",
                "postalCode": "BT28 3XG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN0E"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "enquiries@elitetraining.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-NHS-PWNJ-1991-NGDW",
        "name": "Business Services Organisation ITS"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DAC 202357",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Maintenance and support of Legis Sysytem/Database",
        "description": "The software underlying the Legis Database/system was written in 1995 using a programming language which is no longer in common use. The supplier is the vendor of the original Legis system and it is understood that only this supplier has the knowledge of this system and the skills required to maintain and support this 30 year old system and ensure it remains operational at all times.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "The software underlying the Legis Database/system was written in 1995 using a programming language which is no longer in common use. The supplier is the vendor of the original Legis system and it is understood that only this supplier has the knowledge of this system and the skills required to maintain and support this 30 year old system and ensure it remains operational at all times.",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "Maintenance and support of Legis system/ Database",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-01-16T00:00:00Z",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 408000,
                "amount": 34000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-NI617195",
                    "name": "ELITE TRAINING (NI) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "48000000",
                            "description": "Software package and information systems"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72200000",
                            "description": "Software programming and consultancy services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKN",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UKN",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "standstillPeriod": {
                "endDate": "2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "003848-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003848-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-16T12:06:57Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-04-01T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "title": "Maintenance and support of Legis system/database",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 25670.97,
                "amount": 21392.48,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "dateSigned": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "noAgreedMetricsRationale": "As per previous contracts.",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "042070-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042070-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-05-07T15:32:49+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}