Software tenders and contracts in Northern Ireland
There are 4 live software tenders in Northern Ireland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers software, digital services, website and case management systems contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 4 live software tenders in Northern Ireland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 1 of 4 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- None right now
02Live software tenders in Northern Ireland
- MTC for repairs & maintenance of CCTV, door access & PA systemsBelfast City CouncilNorthern Ireland£400kCloses 21 days
- T26-121CRO Committee Management SoftwareDerry City and Strabane District CouncilNorthern IrelandNot statedCloses 25 days
- ID 6723703 - DOF - EDD - NICS Identity Assurance (NIDA) SolutionCPD - Supplies and Services DivisionNorthern Ireland£5.5mCloses 25 days
- SONI089 – Software Licensing & Buying ServicesSONI LtdNorthern Ireland£18m–69mCloses Not statedSME
03Who is buying
- Belfast City Council 1 live tender
- Derry City and Strabane District Council 1 live tender
- CPD - Supplies and Services Division 1 live tender
- SONI Ltd 1 live tender
04Software contracts: common questions
How many software tenders are live in Northern Ireland?
4 right now, from 4 public buyers, with 0 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in software contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win software contracts?
Often, yes. 1 of the 4 live tenders in Northern Ireland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses. Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: IT, digital & cyber
Public sector IT buyers commonly require Cyber Essentials (often Plus) and sometimes ISO 27001. Much spend goes through frameworks such as G-Cloud and Digital Outcomes, so being listed can matter more than chasing single tenders.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.