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
- £714,614 excluding VAT
- £857,536.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 20 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 4 months, 31 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
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
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