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title: "DOJ NIPS DAC 27 21 COMPASS System License Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0302c4"
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buyer: "NI PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# DOJ NIPS DAC 27 21 COMPASS System License Support

Buyer: NI PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0302c4

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## Summary

The NI Prison Service is conducting a procurement process for the "DOJ NIPS DAC 27 21 COMPASS System License Support," categorised under software package and information systems, with a total contract value of £453,816. The contract will provide support for the existing licensing agreement of the COMPASS System over a term of two years, with options for two one-year extensions. This tender is at the award stage, having recently been signed on 16 December 2021, and delivery will occur within the UK region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with expertise in HR Payroll and Rostering systems. Companies that can provide tailored technical assistance, future software updates, and seamless patching would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the exclusive rights held by Compass over the software in use. This limited procurement method indicates a targeted approach, which can facilitate efficient partnerships for organisations with relevant experience and capabilities.

## Notice

DOJ NI Prison Service are awarding a DAC for two years with two options to extend for one year each (four years in total) . The DAC will be awarded to support an existing license agreement for the Compass system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NIPS currently use the COMPASS System for HR Payroll and Rostering and own the required licenses. Support is required for future software releases, patching and technical support.

### Procurement Information

NIPS will rely on a derogation, in this case 32 (2) (b) (iii) as Compass hold exclusive rights to the software currently in use by NIPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031565-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £453,816 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI PRISON SERVICE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SENSITIVE INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031565-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finance-ni.gov.uk

## Provenance

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