Tender

Provision of an IT Service Management (ITSM) Solution

NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is inviting tenders for the provision of an IT Service Management (ITSM) Solution, involving the design, implementation, and delivery of a centralised, cloud-based Commercial Off-the-Shelf system. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 28 April 2026, with enquiries closing on 17 April 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically relating to software packages and IT services. The delivery location is Belfast, United Kingdom, with a gross value of £502,800. Key dates include the contract award deadline of 31 May 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 1 June 2026, lasting until 31 May 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT service management, software development, and cloud solutions, particularly those experienced in implementing and supporting Industry Specific Software Packages. It is suited to companies capable of enhancing operational efficiency through modern technology and knowledge base development. The procurement emphasises quality criteria, including solution fit, implementation method, and service management, alongside cost efficiency, making it an attractive proposition for firms prioritising these aspects. Opportunities for SMEs are notably supported, presenting a significant chance for smaller businesses to expand their market presence and drive growth through expertise in automation and integrated workflows.

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Notice Title

Provision of an IT Service Management (ITSM) Solution

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is seeking to procure a supplier to design, implement and deliver a centralised, cloud-based Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) IT Service Management (ITSM) solution that will: * Provide IT service users with a consistent, accessible, and trackable interface for requesting services regardless of the business area or team responsible. * Improve operational efficiency using modern technology for faster issue diagnosis, faster routing, self-education and self-service. * Streamline service delivery through automation and integrated workflows. * Improve organisational resilience via knowledge base development and smarter incident management. * Offer real-time reporting and analytics for improved decision-making. * Enable accurate, organisation-wide asset visibility and control. * Ensure change control policies and procedures are adhered to, with improved governance and documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029172-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£419,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£419,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3XX
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
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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