Scope
Reference
ID 6117670 DAC 56 / 25
Description
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.
Contract 1. ID 6117670 DAC 56 / 25 NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £595,511.67 excluding VAT
- £714,614 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 October 2025
Contract dates
- 2 November 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 4 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
Following the initial contract period, there are two optional extension periods of up to 12 months on each occasion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have not been established for this contract due to the value. This contract has been awarded on a direct basis to meet an immediate and clearly defined operational need for the FE Colleges and performance will be assessed on the satisfactory completion of the agreed deliverables, contract requirements and agreed timescales.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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.
Supplier
INTERSECT CONSULTING LTD
- Companies House: 06465549
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZW-5812-BXPT
171 St. Helens Road
Leigh
WN7 3UA
United Kingdom
Email: sue.johnson@intersect.co.uk
Website: https://www.intersect.co.uk/
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 6117670 DAC 56 / 25 NWRC FE Finance Solution - Unit 4 Business World Software Hosting & Support
Contracting authority
North West Regional College
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHT-9325-BBHZ
Tower Building, Strand Road
Londonderry
BT48 0LY
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast