--- title: "P-2673 C9090 DCMS SME Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044f99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044f99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044f99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044f99.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2026-05-18" --- # P-2673 C9090 DCMS SME Support Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044f99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044f99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044f99.json) ## Summary Translink, the main public transport operator in Northern Ireland, has issued a tender titled "P-2673 C9090 DCMS SME Support" under the industry category of management-related services (CPV 79420000). This tender, focused on providing procurement support for the Digital Competency Management System Project, includes a contract anticipated to start in January 2026 for an initial duration of three months, with the possibility of extension up to three more months. The procurement process is in the Award stage, following the open procedure method. The location for the project delivery is within the UK region, specifically targeted at enhancing Translink's digital infrastructure in Belfast. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in management-related services, particularly those with expertise in digital procurement support. Companies with a strong background in offering independent expert advice and leading project-related work can leverage this contract to grow their portfolio within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in providing technical support and project management services would be well-suited to compete in this sector, fostering business development aligned with Translink's innovative project goals. ## Notice Translink requires a suitably experienced subject matter expert (SME) to provide procurement support to the Digital Competency Management System (DCMS) Project. The Service Provider will provide independent expert advice to the DCMS Project Team and lead relevant work to meet project objectives. This is anticipated to be an initial 3-month contract with possible further extensions for up to 3 months if required. Anticipated Contract Start Date is January 2026. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Translink requires a suitably experienced subject matter expert (SME) to provide procurement support to the Digital Competency Management System (DCMS) Project. The Service Provider will provide independent expert advice to the DCMS Project Team and lead relevant work to meet project objectives. This is anticipated to be an initial 3-month contract with possible further extensions for up to 3 months if required. Anticipated Contract Start Date is January 2026. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045507-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £20,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSLINK | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7LX | | 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | ATKINSREALIS PPS; INGENOTRAC TECHNOLOGIES; KPMG; RICARDO RAIL; TAYLOR AIREY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79420000 - Management-related services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045507-2026 - 18 May 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045497-2026 - 13 Mar 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009285-2025 - 13 Mar 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009282-2025 - 13 Feb 2025 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004939-2025 - 11 Feb 2025 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004521-2025 - 10 Feb 2025 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004283-2025 - 10 Feb 2025 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004280-2025 - 20 Jan 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001811-2025 - 18 Dec 2024 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040734-2024 - 20 Nov 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037551-2024 - 17 Sep 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029736-2024 - 8 Aug 2024 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025077-2024 - 1 Aug 2024 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024068-2024 - 4 Apr 2024 at 13:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010953-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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