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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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29 May 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission, located in Belfast, has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of licensing, maintenance, and support services for the SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software. This contract, which spans from 29th May 2026 to 31st March 2028, was awarded to CORE Financial Systems Limited. The procurement, categorized under services for financial systems and software support, was conducted via a direct method without competition, aligning with an under-threshold procurement approach. The main base for service deliverables is the UK region of Northern Ireland, with a contract value of £103,954.54 gross.

This contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial software systems and support services, particularly those familiar with the SUN Accounting and INFOR Query & Analysis tools. Firms that can offer reliable maintenance and support, including a helpdesk during office hours, will find this contract beneficial for long-term professional exposure and brand reinforcement. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in software support for public authorities are well-positioned to cater to such requirements, gaining a foothold in government contracts by demonstrating expertise in handling key financial and analysis software.

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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-06a883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050699-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,628 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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