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title: "ID 6147370 DAC 78/25 DFE - CITB NI Support of New CIS and Website"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059bdb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI)"
published: "2025-11-03"
---

# ID 6147370 DAC 78/25 DFE - CITB NI Support of New CIS and Website

Buyer: CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059bdb

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process initiated by the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI) involves a completed tender concerning technical support for the existing and new Computer Information Systems (CIS) and website. The contract was directly awarded to I3 DIGITAL LTD, citing an absence of competition for technical reasons and a lack of reasonable alternatives. The procurement, overseen by the CITB NI and facilitated by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, followed a direct award process as per the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £250,000, began on 1st October 2025 and is set to continue until 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category and covers Northern Ireland.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those with competencies in software development and systems support. The direct award highlights the demand for specialised technical expertise, suitable for companies capable of addressing specific institutional technology requirements. SMEs with a focus on niche IT services will find this type of procurement beneficial due to its tailored service needs and the potential for long-term collaboration with government entities. The direct nature of the award also indicates a reduced competitive field, allowing well-positioned businesses to leverage this opportunity for substantial service delivery.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier who can provide the technical support required to support the existing Computer Information System (CIS), a new CIS and website, and complete the remaining development of New CIS and updating of the website.

### Procurement Information

This Direct Award is justified on the grounds set out under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act Act 2023. The following conditions of Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 are met in relation to this public contract; (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,333 |
| Contracts value | £208,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD NORTHERN IRELAND (CITB NI) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | CRUMLIN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT29 4SR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I3 DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 11:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 15:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057870-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 06:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057151-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070384-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057870-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057151-2025
  17th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://i3digital.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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