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title: "Digital and Data Transformation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cd3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
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# Digital and Data Transformation

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cd3e

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Digital and Data Transformation" tender, initiated by Translink, a key provider of urban transport services in Northern Ireland, is currently marked as complete. This procurement falls within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The anticipated start date for the associated services was 1 April 2021. The procurement followed an open procedure and aimed to establish a framework agreement for various data strategy and implementation support services, involving two specific lots: Strategy and Implementation. Key award dates include the signing of the Implementation contract on 15 July 2021 and the Strategy contract on 22 July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in IT services, data strategy, and consulting. Companies with experience in implementing large-scale data transformation projects or those skilled in providing innovative technology solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework arrangement offers potential for ongoing work through options to extend contracts for up to five years, signalling a chance for successful bidders to build long-term relationships with Translink and contribute to major urban transport initiatives.

## Notice

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a data strategy and subsequent implementation support services across a range of activities. These activities have been categorised into two lots. The anticipated start date is 1 April 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

### Lot Information

Strategy

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a data strategy and subsequent implementation support services across a range of activities. These activities have been categorised into two lots. The anticipated start date is 1 April 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: Options included to extend the contract. First option for a further period of 2 years; Second option for a further period of 2 years; Third option for a further period of 1 year;

Implementation

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. In order to support our values and objectives and to assist with the development and delivery of major programmes and initiatives across the Group, Translink wishes to establish a Framework Arrangement with suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver a data strategy and subsequent implementation support services across a range of activities. These activities have been categorised into two lots. The anticipated start date is 1 April 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: Options included to extend the contract: First option for a further period of 2 years; Second option for a further period of 2 years; Third option for a further period of 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017872-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 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 | £4,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ANAEKO; DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP; ERNST YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 19:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017872-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:634431-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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