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title: "Provision of Licensing, 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-0686a9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Provision of Licensing, 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 COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686a9

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission, acting as the buyer, has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of licensing, maintenance, and support services for the SUN Accounting and INFOR Query & Analysis software packages. The contracting authority, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, entered into this agreement with CORE Financial Systems Limited, a small to medium enterprise located in Dublin, Ireland. This contract runs from 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2028, encompassing necessary software support and maintenance services for the stated period. The procurement method followed was direct award due to technical and exclusive rights, as justified by legislative frameworks, with key dates including the contract awarding on 20 April 2026 and the scheduled signature due by 30 April 2026.

The nature of this tender opens up growth opportunities especially for businesses specialising in software support and financial systems solutions. CORE Financial Systems Limited was selected due to its exclusive rights to resell the software in the region, highlighting the potential opportunities for businesses currently holding technical expertise or exclusive reselling rights for niche software packages. Companies with capabilities in providing extensive helpdesk services during office hours and familiarity with Northern Ireland Assembly Commission's specific configurations are well-suited to benefit from such direct procurement opportunities, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction without extensive competition pressures.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035768-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| 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 | 19 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 | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSION |
| 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 14:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035768-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035768-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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