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title: "ID 6421140 - DoF - IT Assist - Provision and Support of a Server Patch Management Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d954"
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published: "2026-07-31"
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# ID 6421140 - DoF - IT Assist - Provision and Support of a Server Patch Management Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d954

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## Summary

The Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has initiated a public procurement process titled "ID 6421140 - DoF – IT Assist – Provision and Support of a Server Patch Management Solution." This tender, currently in the tender stage, focuses on the procurement of a server patch management tool required for approximately 2400 servers, with services delivered to around 28,000 staff across Northern Ireland. The initial three-year contract is anticipated to be awarded in September 2026, with implementation starting just before the licensing period, commencing on 11th October 2026. Located in Belfast, the procurement involves a competitive flexible procedure under the category of software package and information systems.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in server management and software-related services, to expand their market presence in the public sector. The competitive flexible procedure, which includes a stringent verification exercise requiring a demonstration of technical compliance, favours businesses capable of delivering innovative and robust software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process supports their participation. With a gross contract value of £270,000 and potential extensions, this is a significant opportunity for qualified vendors to secure a long-term governmental contract.

## Notice

IT Assist require the provision of a Server Patch Management Tool to patch approximately 2400 servers. IT Assist (The Buyer) has responsibility for the delivery of common IT systems and services to support the business objectives of the 9 Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Departments and approximately 40 Arms-Length organisations. Services are delivered to approximately 28000 NICS staff and customers located across Northern Ireland. The Buyer is responsible for the hosting, administration and maintenance of both virtual and physical server infrastructure. It is anticipated the Contract will be awarded in September 2026, with a 2 week implementation period prior to the Licencing period commencing on 11th October 2026 for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for 2 further periods of up to 12 months each for the supply and delivery of a patch management system. Please see document entitled "ID 6421140 - Specification" for full details of the requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. 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/072920-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-07-31 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | £225,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 16:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072920-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072920-2026
  31st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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