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title: "ID 4600551 - DoF - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Independent Assurance Reviewer for GovAssure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046bfa"
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# ID 4600551 - DoF - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Independent Assurance Reviewer for GovAssure

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046bfa

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## Summary

The Department of Finance is leading a public procurement process aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Independent Assurance Reviewers for GovAssure. This initiative targets IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The relevant industry category under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) includes IT and computer-related professional services. The location of this procurement is Northern Ireland. The current stage of this procurement is the tender phase, which began on 29 May 2024. Key dates include a tendering period ending on 27 June 2024 and a subsequent award period commencing on 28 June 2024. The initial contract term is set for two years, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods.

This framework represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and software development to partner with government bodies across Northern Ireland. Companies with expertise in services, systems, and application verification are specifically well-suited to compete for this tender. The open procurement method ensures transparency and fair competition. Winning this contract could significantly bolster a company's portfolio and enhance its credibility in the public sector, providing a steady pipeline of projects and potential for long-term collaboration with various public sector organisations in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Department of Finance, for itself and on behalf of other public sector organisations in Northern Ireland, wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Independent Assessor(s) for GovAssure, providing independent verification for Services, Systems and Applications supporting the Buyer(s) business operations on a Call-Off Contract basis. The selected Supplier(s) will enter into a framework agreement to provide the Services to the Buyer(s) if and when required on a call-off basis in accordance with the terms of this Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for two further periods of one year and one year (1year +1 year). For further information please refer to Document entitled "ID 4600551 - Framework Specification".

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Finance, for itself and on behalf of other public sector organisations in Northern Ireland, wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Independent Assessor(s) for GovAssure, providing independent verification for Services, Systems and Applications supporting the Buyer(s) business operations on a Call-Off Contract basis. The selected Supplier(s) will enter into a framework agreement to provide the Services to the Buyer(s) if and when required on a call-off basis in accordance with the terms of this Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for two further periods of one year and one year (1year +1 year). For further information please refer to Document entitled "ID 4600551 - Framework Specification". Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated Framework value. This value reflects the potential scale of the Framework and takes into account potential optional extension periods as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this Framework. As detailed in the Procurement documents this Framework Agreement has been awarded on a ranked basis to the top four highest scoring Tenderers. Where there is a requirement for a GovAssure Independent Assurance Reviewer a work request for a Call-Off Contract will be placed by a Buyers, with the first ranked Supplier in the first instance.No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Framework has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend fortwo further periods of one year each 1 year +1 year

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with options to extend for two further periods of one year each (1year +1 year).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031072-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This Framework will potentially be due to be re-procured after the Framework Initial period has concluded or any subsequent extension periods. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND; CHARITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND; COMHAIRLE NA GAELSCOLAIOCHTA; COMMISSION FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS; COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND; COMMISSIONER FOR SURVIVORS OF INSTITUTIONAL CHILDHOOD ABUSE NI; COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL; DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES NI; DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE NI; DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY NI; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NI; DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NI; DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NI; EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND; HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT DIVISION HED; INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND; LABOUR RELATIONS AGENCY NI; LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY NORTHERN IRELAND; LIBRARIES NI; LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF COMMISSION; LOUGHS AGENCY; MAZE LONG KESH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM; NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND; NI FISHERY HARBOUR AUTHORITY; NI LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE; NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES; NORHTERN IRELAND COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE NICTS; NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE; NORTHERN IRELAND JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION; NORTHERN IRELAND POLICING BOARD; NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE NIPS; NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN; POLICE OMBUDSMAN NORTHERN IRELAND; PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND PRONI; SPORT NI; STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE; STRATEGIC INVESTMENT BOARD; THE COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NI; THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY; THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE; TRANSLINK; ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED; ULSTER-SCOTS AGENCY; VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS SERVICE; WATERWAYS IRELAND CA |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballygrainey |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BSI STANDARDS; COMMISSUM ASSOCIATES; CYBER GUARDED; NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## 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
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031072-2024
- 29 May 2024 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016721-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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