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title: "DoF - NISRA - Provision of a Business Survey System and Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038850"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY"
published: "2023-08-17"
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# DoF - NISRA - Provision of a Business Survey System and Support Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038850

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## Summary

The Department of Finance - Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency is seeking to procure a replacement contract for a Business Survey System and Support. The project aims to develop a new IT system and migrate data and surveys to ensure minimal interruption in business survey activities. The current contract expires on 30th November 2023, with a value of £6,800,000. The procurement method is a Competitive procedure with negotiation, and the opportunity is in the services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet services. Companies interested in providing system performance improvements and operational efficiency enhancements are well-suited to compete. The tender process involves selective procurement, and the contract, once signed, will be monitored for performance to ensure value for money and deliver quality services to the Department of Finance - Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.

## Notice

Economic and Labour Market Statistics (ELMS) is a branch within the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. ELMS administer statutory business surveys using IT systems and support services under a contract that expires on 30th November 2023. The aim of this project is to procure a replacement contract, including IT system development and migration of data and surveys to the new system, with minimal interruption to the business survey schedule and data collection activities. As elements of the current IT system and associated working practices are ten years old, the new system must provide improvements in system performance and both operational effectiveness and efficiency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Economic and Labour Market Statistics (ELMS) is a branch within the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. ELMS administer statutory business surveys using IT systems and support services under a contract that expires on 30th November 2023. The aim of this project is to procure a replacement contract, including IT system development and migration of data and surveys to the new system, with minimal interruption to the business survey schedule and data collection activities. As elements of the current IT system and associated working practices are ten years old, the new system must provide improvements in system performance and both operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Options: The contract will last for 5 years from the date of service commencement with the option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024131-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,800,000 |
| Lots value | £6,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - NORTHERN IRELAND STATISTICS AND RESEARCH AGENCY NISRA |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 5BF |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stranmillis |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITS COMPUTING |

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

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 09:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024131-2023
- 4 Jul 2023 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019034-2023
- 25 Nov 2022 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033459-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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