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title: "ID 3915778 DOJDAC 20/21 Provision of Software support and licences for 'FOR THE RECORD (FTR)'"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fbcf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES NICTS"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# ID 3915778 DOJDAC 20/21 Provision of Software support and licences for 'FOR THE RECORD (FTR)'

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES NICTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fbcf

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Services (NICTS) has completed a tender process for the provision of software support and licences related to 'For The Record (FTR)'. The contract, referenced as ID 3915778, falls under the category of software-related services, and is for an initial period of five years. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, which entailed an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on December 1, 2021, with a total value of £212,488. The delivery address covers the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with capabilities in managing licensing agreements and technical support for specific software. Companies that are well-positioned to compete for this contract would ideally have a strong background in software maintenance and a focus on delivering solutions that protect intellectual property rights. Given the sensitive nature of the contract and the requirement for a sole supplier, opportunities may arise for companies capable of meeting the unique needs outlined by NICTS.

## Notice

This is a Direct Award Contract for the provision of Software Support and licences regarding For The Record (FTR).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Direct Award Contract for the provision of Software Support and licences regarding For The Record (FTR).

### Procurement Information

Due to on-going business needs NICTS require this Contractor for licensing of this software support to ensure they continue to have access to a required software interface. These services are only available direct from this Contractor as they are the sole supplier of the licenses and therefore able to provide the support and maintenance required. This contract is therefore being awarded through the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). There are allowances under the regulations to award a contract to a single supplier in cases where competition is absent for technical reasons. regulation 32. 2..b. ii. ; or for. reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual. property rights. regulation 32. 2. b. iii.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031669-2021 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 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 | £212,488 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES NICTS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3LA |
| 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 | DUE TO THE SENSITIVE NATURE OF THIS CONTRACT THE SUPPLIER NAME WILL BE WITHHELD FROM PUBLICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031669-2021
- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029785-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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