Scope
Reference
ID 5831069
Description
The Department for the Economy (DfE) is preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a supplier, or suppliers, to build an online, standalone, Careers Portal aiming to become the single starting point for all those requiring careers information in NI. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement, DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.
The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement
deadline date and time detailed above.
Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire
document.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 May 2025
Engagement process description
If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for
this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 5831069.
The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement
deadline date and time detailed above.
Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire
document.
Contracting authority
Department for the Economy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXX-5679-MBYZ
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Email: ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Website: http://economy-ni.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
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
Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Website: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast