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title: "Development, Maintenance and Support of the Livestock and Meat Commission's Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database"
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# Development, Maintenance and Support of the Livestock and Meat Commission's Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database

Buyer: LIVESTOCK AND MEAT COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (LMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c9b

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## Summary

The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) concluded a procurement process for the Development, Maintenance and Support of their Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database. This contract falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The awarding of the contract was announced on 4th July 2025, with OpenSky Data Systems emerging as the supplier. The procurement process aligns with Northern Irish devolved regulations, with the contract initially set for 3 years, commencing on 2nd July 2025, and includes options for extension. The project focuses on IT services related to the CRM database for the beef and lamb farm quality assurance scheme in Northern Ireland, ensuring enhanced management of membership, registration, inspection, and certification processes.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services, maintenance of mainframe computers, and helpdesk support. With a contract valued at £1,920,000, it represents a substantial business opportunity for companies experienced in delivering comprehensive IT solutions to public sector clients. The involvement of a central government authority, such as LMC, ensures that the project is high-profile, possibly leading to further partnerships in similar ventures. Businesses skilled in offering bespoke CRM solutions, particularly within the agricultural sector, will find this contract highly compatible with their expertise and an excellent case for further growth.

## Notice

This procurement is for the on-going development, support and maintenance of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database. LMC uses the NIBL FQAS CRM database to manage and operate this NIBL FQAS on a daily basis. In order to operate NIBL FQAS effectively and efficiently a database is required to store information in relation to NIBL FQAS participant's membership, registration, inspection and certification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years and six months, from the Effective Date as stated on the Award Letter. This includes an implementation period of up to six months. There will be an option to extend the contract for a further 3 periods of 2 years e.g. 3.5+2+2+2 years. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 1 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVESTOCK AND MEAT COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (LMC) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION; LIVESTOCK & MEAT COMMISSION |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT28 2LU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENSKY DATA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 50312110 - Maintenance of mainframe computers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 15:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 13:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034071-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 15:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018891-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037547-2025
  4th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034071-2025
  20th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018891-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.openskydata.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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