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. There are three STS Strands: 1. Learner Management System 2. HR & Payroll System 3. Finance Solution This DAC relates to the current Finance Solution. This application is made on behalf of NIFON, the college Finance Directors, and the STS Change Management Board which governs the STS Contracts for the sector.
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
- £714,614 excluding VAT
- £857,536.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 4 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
Two optional extensions of up to 12 months each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72262000 - Software development services
- 72268000 - Software supply services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
Under Chapter 3 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act, set out under paragraph 7 within Schedule 5, 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) 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
(b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.
Supplier
Intersect Consulting Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWZW-5812-BXPT
171 St Helens Road Leigh
Lancashire
WN7 3UA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): 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
78-80 Strand Road
Derry
BT48 7AL
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