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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance — Digital Shared Services is in the process of updating a contract titled "ID 1599587 DoF-DSS-Digital Toolkit Support and Development," which focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement falls under the service category and aims to aid the Northern Ireland Civil Service with digital solutions. Stiona Software Ltd has been awarded the contract. The services include application development, testing, and data analytics, and the contract, valued at £21,000,000, extends from 13 March 2026 to 12 March 2029. The procurement process adheres to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with potential modifications justified under specific regulatory provisions and is managed from Belfast, UK.

This initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and digital transformation. With a contract period of over three years, it presents a stable business environment for companies skilled in enterprise solutions and digital toolkit applications. SMEs specialising in application development, data analytics, and enterprise-level IT services are particularly well-suited to participate in such procurements, offering them growth opportunities and integration within high-profile ICT-enabled change programmes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 1599587 DoF-DSS-Digital Toolkit Support and Development

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department Finance (DoF) is seeking to procure a contractor to provide NICS and digital shared serviceswith the facility to develop and deliver digital solutions to meet strategic objectives in the most cost effectiveway through use of the digital toolkit. The services required include application development, testing, userexperience, enterprise solutions, delivery, support and data analytics. The external ICT support services willassist the Department in the delivery of a complex, interdependent and high profile portfolio of ICT enabledchange programmes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bff0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061154-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

48983000 - Development software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212223 - Electronic mail software development services

72212224 - Web page editing software development services

72212510 - Communication software development services

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Finance — Digital Shared Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4NN
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STIONA SOFTWARE LIMITED

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