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title: "ID 4321217 - DfE - CITBNI - Replacement of Computer Information System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ab91"
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# ID 4321217 - DfE - CITBNI - Replacement of Computer Information System

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ab91

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy - Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland has initiated a tender process for the project titled "Replacement of Computer Information System" within the IT services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contracting opportunity cancelled. The project involves the design, development, and deployment of a cloud-based information system, with a total contract value of £810,000. The tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, software development, and consultancy, as well as those providing support and maintenance for information systems.

This tender by the Department for the Economy - Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland aims to enhance its computer information system to meet current and future needs. The contract, currently active, values at £810,000 with a contract period of 3600 days and renewals after 4-10 years. Suitable businesses for this opportunity include those experienced in cloud-based system development, data migration, and user communication management. The tender procedure is open, providing a chance for IT service providers to showcase their capabilities in meeting modern technological requirements.

## Notice

CITB NI relies heavily on its current computer information system (CIS) for the efficient and effective administration of employer levies, grants and training course bookings. As the present system was developed 15+ years ago, it was decided that an assessment of the current system and its associated support and maintenance requirements should be carried out. Following a high-level Business and User Requirements review followed by the compilation of a detailed Statement of Requirements document it was apparent that both user requirements and technology have changed considerably since the current system was initially developed. It is now essential that the current application is replaced with a new up-to-date version which meets current and anticipated future needs. As a result, CITB NI requires a Contractor to design, develop and deploy a cloud based computerised information system that can be utilised by both CITB NI staff and external users (e.g., Employers, Industry Bodies and Customers). All forms of external user communications must be managed via an improved employer/customer portal. The appointed contractor will also be responsible for data migration, hosting, support and maintenance and staff training. See document entitled "ID 4321217 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CITB NI relies heavily on its current computer information system (CIS) for the efficient and effective administration of employer levies, grants and training course bookings. As the present system was developed 15+ years ago, it was decided that an assessment of the current system and its associated support and maintenance requirements should be carried out. Following a high-level Business and User Requirements review followed by the compilation of a detailed Statement of Requirements document it was apparent that both user requirements and technology have changed considerably since the current system was initially developed. It is now essential that the current application is replaced with a new up-to-date version which meets current and anticipated future needs. As a result, CITB NI requires a Contractor to design, develop and deploy a cloud based computerised information system that can be utilised by both CITB NI staff and external users (e.g., Employers, Industry Bodies and Customers). All forms of external user communications must be managed via an improved employer/customer portal. The appointed contractor will also be responsible for data migration, hosting, support and maintenance and staff training. See document entitled "ID 4321217 - Specification Schedule" for full details of the requirement.

Options: This Contract is for an initial period of 4 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 3 years each.

Renewal: This contract will be potentially be due to be re-procured after 4-10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023547-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract will potentially be due to be re-procured after the initial contract period and/or following any extensions. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,000 |
| Lots value | £810,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £798,885 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY - CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | CRUMLIN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT29 4SR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Clady |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLINT STUDIOS |

## 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
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023547-2023
- 23 Feb 2023 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005471-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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