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title: "ID 6117670 DAC 56 / 25 NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059fda"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# ID 6117670 DAC 56 / 25 NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support

Buyer: NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059fda

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## Summary

The contracting process, handled by North West Regional College in Londonderry, is targeted at the IT services sector under the project titled "NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support". The procurement is in the "Award" stage with the contract signed on 23rd October 2025. It involves a direct award procedure justified under the Procurement Act’s allowances for existing supplier extensions. The contract began on 2nd November 2025 and is slated to run until 31st March 2027, with opportunities for extension until 2029. This project is under the jurisdiction of Northern Ireland (UKN), specifically supporting critical IT systems within the Further Education sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, notably in the realm of IT services. Businesses well-versed in consulting, software development, and IT support services stand to gain significantly. Given the contract's critical nature to the college's daily financial operations, it would suit specialised organisations, particularly SMEs like INTERSECT CONSULTING LTD, already identified as capable suppliers due to their existing relationship and expertise with the current systems. This direct award strategy minimises operational disruptions and ensures continuity in service delivery, offering a stable avenue for growth for qualifying businesses.

## Notice

This contract relates to the Systems, Technology and Services (STS) Contracts, which support crucial IT systems within the Further Education Sector. This DAC relates to the current Finance Solution. This Contract will provide continuous support of the Colleges Finance Solution which is critical for the day to day functioning of the Colleges whilst the Colleges re tender for a new Finance solution.

### Procurement Information

Under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act there are justifications for a direct award on the grounds set out under paragraph 7 where the public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. On the basis of the information presented, it may be possible to rely on a derogation in this case as INTERSECT CONSULTING LTD appear to be the only company who can deliver the required support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003915-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £714,614 |
| Contracts value | £595,511 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | LONDONDERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 0LY |
| 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 | INTERSECT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003915-2026
- 9 Oct 2025 at 11:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063678-2025
- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058771-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003915-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063678-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058771-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.intersect.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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