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title: "ID 3746608 - DOJ - PONI - Case Handling System (Replacement) - Pre Market Engagement Exercise."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f2b2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OFFICE OF THE POLICE OMBUDSMAN IN NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2021-11-02"
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# ID 3746608 - DOJ - PONI - Case Handling System (Replacement) - Pre Market Engagement Exercise.

Buyer: OFFICE OF THE POLICE OMBUDSMAN IN NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f2b2

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Office of the Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland for a project titled "ID 3746608 - DOJ - PONI - Case Handling System (Replacement) - Pre Market Engagement Exercise." This pre-market engagement is part of the planning stage within the IT services industry category, specifically for consulting, software development, and support. The organisation is based in Belfast, UK, and has set a deadline for submissions of completed questionnaires via the eTendersNI messaging function by 3 PM on the specified date. The future notice for the next stage of the procurement process is anticipated to be announced on 1st April 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software programming, document management systems, and data services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or insight into potential risks will be well-positioned to compete in the tender. Participating in this engagement exercise allows businesses to not only showcase their capabilities but also to inform the procurement strategy of the OPONI, ultimately cultivating a pathway for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

ID 3746608 - DOJ - PONI - Case Handling System (Replacement) - Pre Market Engagement Exercise. The Office of the Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland (OPONI) and CPD are conducting Pre-Market Engagement exercise with a view to preparing the procurement and to inform economic operators of the opportunity of the future procurement requirements. The OPONI is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide provision of a Case Handling System (CHS) to include implementation, support and future developments. Prior to initiating the procurement the OPONI wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. Please see the Pre-Market Engagement exercise document (inc. questionnaire) for all relevant details. The purpose of the document, which is a Pre-Engagement Information Memorandum and Questionnaire, is to seek advice/ information from organisations who may wish to tender via the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: * Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, resulting in a confidence around viability of concept * Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions * Understand risks and issues not previously considered * Inform the outline business case * Inform the procurement strategy. The next stage in the process will be considered once this Pre-Market Engagement exercise has been completed. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM ON THE DATE SPECIFIED BELOW UNDER 'Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027460-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF THE POLICE OMBUDSMAN IN NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 16:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027460-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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