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title: "DoF - ESS - DSS - Provision of Digital Resources and Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033ad6"
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# DoF - ESS - DSS - Provision of Digital Resources and Services

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033ad6

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## Summary

The Department of Finance (DoF) has completed the tender process for the provision of Digital Resources and Services in the IT services category. This procurement opportunity, titled "DoF - ESS - DSS - Provision of Digital Resources and Services," is aimed at appointing a contractor for an initial 3-year period with options for two 12-month extensions. The tender was conducted in open procedure and covered by the GPA. The tender involved two lots: Lot 1 for Digital Development Resources and Lot 2 for Delivery and Product QAT Resources. The contract has been awarded to VERSION1 SOFTWARE for Lot 1 and Expleo Technology UK Limited for Lot 2.

This procurement by the Department of Finance presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those providing consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies specialising in software-related services, computer-related services, and professional services are well-suited to compete. The contract value for Lot 1 is £11,000,000, and for Lot 2 is £6,500,000. The successful contractors will have their performance monitored, with non-compliance leading to specified actions. The tender process included evaluation criteria covering quality and cost aspects, ensuring fair competition among bidders.

## Notice

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of Digital Resources and Services for an initial period of 3 years with two options to extend for (any period up to, and including) 12 months each. Services will be provided through 2 Lots - Digital Development Resources and Delivery and Product QAT Resources.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Digital Development Resources

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of Digital Resources and Services for an initial period of 3 years with two options to extend for (any period up to, and including) 12 months each. Services will be provided through 2 Lots - Digital Development Resources and Delivery and Product QAT Resources.

Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to, and including 12 months each.

Lot 2 Delivery and Product QAT Resources

The Department of Finance (DoF) wishes to appoint a Contractor(s) for the provision of Digital Resources and Services for an initial period of 3 years with two options to extend for (any period up to, and including) 12 months each. Services will be provided through 2 Lots - Digital Development Resources and Delivery and Product QAT Resources.

Options: There are two options to extend for any period up to, and including 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023657-2022 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500,000 |
| Lots value | £17,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SB |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | EXPLEO TECHNOLOGY; VERSION1 SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023657-2022
- 18 May 2022 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013368-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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