ID 6617419 Department of Finance Departmental Solicitors Office DSO Legal Case Management System Pre-Market Sounding Exercise
The exercise concerns potential solutions for a legal Case Management System (CMS) for the Department of Finance’s Departmental Solicitors Office (DSO), with CPD’s Supplies and Services Division acting as the buying organisation. The proposed system would need to support DSO legal workflows and processes, including integrated time recording and billing, while the engagement also seeks supplier views on market capability, innovative solutions, risks and issues to inform a future procurement strategy. Delivery would be in Northern Ireland, represented by regions UKN and UKN0. No contract value, award duration or implementation timeframe is provided; the published estimated value of £1 is a nominal figure for this pre-market sounding exercise rather than a confirmed contract value. The key participation requirement is completion and return of the questionnaire in the CfT documents through the specified eTendersNI route by the stated deadline.
Buyer: CPD - Supplies and Services Division. Source: eTendersNI. Updated 22 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: Northern Ireland
- Procedure: Open/Competitive Flexible
- Category: Legal advisory and information services (79140000)
From the official notice
** Pre-Market Engagement** ID 6617419 Department of Finance Departmental Solicitors Office DSO Legal Case Management System Pre-Market Sounding Exercise. The objective of this pre-market engagement exercise is to engage with suppliers on potential solutions for a legal Case Management System (CMS). The system is required to have a time recording and billing function that supports DSO business workflow and processes. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers an opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement DSO wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: gain an update in supplier awareness, engagement and opinion, gain an updated insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; understand risks and issues not previously considered and inform the Procurement Strategy. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area under ID 6617419 Department of Finance Departmental Solicitors Office DSO Legal Case Management System Pre-Market Sounding Exercise. Submission are required to be returned via eTendersNI by the deadline detailed within the CFT area. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through...
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When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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