---
title: "DAC 9/21 - DfC Supporting People - Mitigation Measures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b8e"
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published: "2021-04-02"
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# DAC 9/21 - DfC Supporting People - Mitigation Measures

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b8e

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## Summary

The Department for Communities is seeking to procure upgrades, support, and maintenance for their Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS) under the contract titled "DAC 9/21 - DfC Supporting People - Mitigation Measures". This procurement process falls within the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and related support. The contract is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 30 March 2021, with a total value of £2,025,545 for a duration of 21 months, concluding on 31 December 2022. The procurement method employed is limited, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and system maintenance. Given the nature of the procurement, companies with proven expertise in providing technical support for IT systems, especially those familiar with Microsoft products, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. The limited procurement method signals a specific supplier requirement, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and reliability in similar projects to leverage growth opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

The Department of Communities require upgrades and continued support and maintenance to their Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS) while a new procurement is in progress. This DAC will be for 21 months and expire on 31 December 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Communities require upgrades and continued support and maintenance to their Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS) while a new procurement is in progress. This DAC will be for 21 months and expire on 31 December 2022.

### Procurement Information

The Department for Communities requires Microsoft support for Supplementary Payment IT System (SPS), for 21 months from 1 April 2021 to 31 December 2022. This is permitted under Regulation 32 2 (b) (ii) and iii due to technical reasons and 32 (2) (c) due to technical reasons, and in cases of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseen or attributable to the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006923-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,025,545 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7EG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2021 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006923-2021
- 15 Mar 2021 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005149-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.microsoft.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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