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title: "Provision of Licencing, Maintenance and Support for the SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software to the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (2026-2028)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06868c"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY"
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# Provision of Licencing, Maintenance and Support for the SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software to the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (2026-2028)

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06868c

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Assembly has completed the procurement process for the provision of licensing, maintenance, and support for their SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software, covering the period from May 2026 to March 2028. The procurement, under a direct award method due to supplier exclusivity and technical rights, involves CORE Financial Systems Limited, based in Dublin, Ireland. This contract is situated within the financial analysis and accounting software sector and is classified as a service procurement. The supplier has been identified as the exclusive geographic reseller, ensuring continuity and specialised support for the Assembly's software systems in Belfast.

This direct award presents business growth opportunities for entities familiar with financial software packages, particularly those with capabilities in software support services. Businesses specialising in financial systems, accounting technology, and software maintenance could benefit by leveraging similar direct award criteria in future contracts, especially those involving exclusive technical rights or intellectual property. Companies that have established reseller agreements or those operating as SMEs in software development are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities in collaborating with public authorities like the Northern Ireland Assembly.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission (the Assembly) requires the continued provision of licencing, maintenance and support for the SUN Accounting software package and INFOR Query & Analysis software over a two year period to accommodate replacement systems. These two linked software packages require a support and maintenance service with a helpdesk facility during office hours to provide advice and assistance for all queries relating to the operation of the SUN accounting software and INFOR Query and Analysis reporting tool.

### Procurement Information

Section 41(6) of the Procurement Act 2023, which permits direct award where a "direct award justification" applies--specifically where only a particular supplier can provide the required goods due to technical or exclusive rights, and no reasonable alternatives exist (Schedule 5 para 6 (a) and (b)).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035725-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,628 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3XX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 14:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035725-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035725-2026
  20th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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