---
title: "ID 4866411 DAC 55/23 - DfC - Mitigation Measures Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d6eb"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-06-29"
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# ID 4866411 DAC 55/23 - DfC - Mitigation Measures Upgrade

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d6eb

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## Summary

The Department for Communities has awarded a contract for "DAC 55/23 - DfC - Mitigation Measures Upgrade" to Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited. The contract, valued at £500,000.00 GBP, was signed on 28th June 2023. The procurement process was a limited procurement method with the rationale that Microsoft was the only viable tenderer due to technical reasons. The contract will expire on 31st December 2023 and involves IT services with a focus on consulting, software development, and support.

This tender for the Mitigation Measures IT system upgrade presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those experienced in consulting and software development. Given the nature of the contract and the specific requirements outlined by the Department for Communities, companies with expertise in IT systems and support for public sector clients would be well-suited to compete. The contract offers a chance for business growth and collaboration with a public body, leading to potential further opportunities in the IT service sector.

## Notice

DAC 55/23 - DfC - Mitigation Measures Upgrade

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DAC 55/23 - DfC - Mitigation Measures Upgrade

### Procurement Information

The Department for Communities requires Microsoft support for their Mitigation Measures IT system, for 6 months to 31 December 2023. This is permitted under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) - technical reasons; whereby it is considered that given the amount of custom code currently in the system that only Microsoft could perform this upgrade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018560-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7EG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MICROSOFT; MICROSOFT IRELAND OPERATIONS |

## 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

- 29 Jun 2023 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018560-2023
- 16 Jun 2023 at 15:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017244-2023
- 16 Jun 2023 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017150-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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