An international IT and consulting services firm has won a 20 year contract worth £85m with the Department for Justice in Northern Ireland.
CGI, which was founded in Canada, said its Belfast team would lead the work on Themis, a business transformation programme within the NI Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS).
It said it would be playing a pivotal role in “modernising the justice system, enhancing efficiency, and improving access to justice services”.
Themis is intended to transform the work done in tribunals and civil, family and criminal courts with a digital-first and ‘paper-light’ approach.
CGI said the change would mean faster case delivery, more transparency and improved access through virtual services.
Karen Ward, chief modernisation officer at NICTS, said: “This project will enable us to deliver improved services and enhance how we operate, with a new IT solution incrementally replacing legacy systems.
“The far-reaching changes will benefit not only staff and the judiciary, but also the public, legal profession, NICTS departments, and other justice partners, offering them direct online access to better designed services that meet their needs.”
CGI is to work as delivery partner with people already working on Themis and implement a five-year plan to “revolutionise service delivery”.
Chris Shorthouse, Vice President – Client Engagement for Scotland & Northern Ireland at CGI
Chris Shorthouse, vice president of client engagement for Scotland and Northern Ireland at CGI, said: “CGI is honoured to be selected as the delivery partner for the Themis Program.
“This project marks a major advancement in the modernisation of Northern Ireland’s justice system, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of all stakeholders.
“Our team in Belfast is proud to contribute to a program that will not only impact the present but also lay the foundation for future innovation, including the adoption of emerging technologies.”