---
title: "DoF - Drupal Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030301"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030301.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030301.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE"
published: "2022-02-16"
---

# DoF - Drupal Professional Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030301

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## Summary

The Department of Finance in the United Kingdom has initiated a public procurement process titled "DoF - Drupal Professional Services," categorised under IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. This open tender aims to secure external resources, specifically three Senior Developers, to address critical staff shortages and enhance service delivery. The initial contract period is three years, with two optional extensions of one year each. Key dates include the submission deadline on 21 January 2022 and the tender award date starting from the same day.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and consultation. Companies capable of providing experienced developers can effectively compete, especially if they have a track record of high-quality service delivery. The contract's emphasis on quality (60%) and cost (40%) means that businesses with proven expertise and competitive pricing strategies are well-positioned to seize this opportunity.

## Notice

This contract is intended to secure additional external resources (three Senior Developers) to alleviate pressures associated with critical staff shortages in specific skilled areas and to mitigate the associated risks to the delivery of critical services. The external resources will also be used to design, review and continuously improve our processes and to up-skill our staff. The Contract will be for an Initial Period of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 1 year each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is intended to secure additional external resources (three Senior Developers) to alleviate pressures associated with critical staff shortages in specific skilled areas and to mitigate the associated risks to the delivery of critical services. The external resources will also be used to design, review and continuously improve our processes and to up-skill our staff. The Contract will be for an Initial Period of 3 years with 2 optional extensions of 1 year each.

Options: Two optional extensions of one year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004421-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 to 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,399,937 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72420000 - Internet development services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004421-2022
- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031626-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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