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Provision of Licensing, Maintenance and Support for the SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software to the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (2026-2028)

NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission, acting as the buyer, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of licensing, maintenance, and support services for the SUN Accounting and INFOR Query & Analysis software packages. The contracting authority, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, entered into this agreement with CORE Financial Systems Limited, a small to medium enterprise located in Dublin, Ireland. This contract runs from 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2028, encompassing necessary software support and maintenance services for the stated period. The procurement method followed was direct award due to technical and exclusive rights, as justified by legislative frameworks, with key dates including the contract awarding on 20 April 2026 and the scheduled signature due by 30 April 2026.

The nature of this tender opens up growth opportunities especially for businesses specialising in software support and financial systems solutions. CORE Financial Systems Limited was selected due to its exclusive rights to resell the software in the region, highlighting the potential opportunities for businesses currently holding technical expertise or exclusive reselling rights for niche software packages. Companies with capabilities in providing extensive helpdesk services during office hours and familiarity with Northern Ireland Assembly Commission's specific configurations are well-suited to benefit from such direct procurement opportunities, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction without extensive competition pressures.

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Notice Title

Provision of Licensing, Maintenance and Support for the SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software to the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (2026-2028)

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission requires the continued provision of licencing, maintenance and support for the SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software over a two year period to accommodate replacement systems. These two linked software packages require a support and maintenance service with a helpdesk facility during office hours to provide advice and assistance for all queries relating to the operation of the SUN accounting software and INFOR Query and Analysis reporting tool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035768-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,628 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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