---
title: "T2552 NIESS Benchmarking tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0492f6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-22"
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# T2552 NIESS Benchmarking tool

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0492f6

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## Summary

Belfast City Council, acting as the lead council for the Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service, has initiated a tender process for the provision of a benchmarking tool (T2552 NIESS Benchmarking tool). This tool is intended to assist new and established business owners in assessing their progress against sector trends, deriving improvements, and gaining insights into best practices. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category (CPV: 72000000), with services to be delivered within the UK region (UKN). The tender process is currently active, with submissions accepted via electronic and written methods until 12:00 PM on 13th September 2024. Key dates include the start of the award period and the opening of bids, both commencing on the tender submission deadline. As per the open procedure, all procurement documentation and specific performance terms are available through the designated e-sourcing platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in developing and implementing benchmarking tools. Companies well-versed in consulting, software development, Internet support, and related services are likely to find this contract beneficial for growth due to the substantial contract period of 1080 days and the potential for future extensions, subject to funding. The specific focus on supporting enterprise through progress assessment and improvement strategies means that businesses offering innovative solutions and best practices in these areas are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the involvement of the Belfast City Council provides a reputable opportunity for service providers looking to enhance their portfolio with high-profile clients in the public sector.

## Notice

Belfast City Council as the lead council for the Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service requires a benchmarking tool to enable new and established business owners the opportunity to assess their progress against sector trends, derive improvements and to gain good practice insights.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast City Council as the lead council for the Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service requires a benchmarking tool to enable new and established business owners the opportunity to assess their progress against sector trends, derive improvements and to gain good practice insights.

Options: This contract is subject to funding which has been secured until 31st March 2025 therefore any extensions are not guaranteed and are subject to funding availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026830-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GD |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026830-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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