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Education Authority Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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05 Feb 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has completed an award process for the provision of an Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products, through the OutSystems Licence under the CCS Framework G-Cloud 14. The procurement falls within the IT services industry category and is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The key dates include the contract start on 7 January 2025, running until 6 January 2028, with an overall contract value of GBP 1,887,475.12. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the controlled selection of suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and support. Large-scale enterprises, like Version 1 Solutions Limited, which was awarded the contract, can benefit from leveraging their capacities to meet the demands of such public sector projects. The framework agreement structure and the substantial contract value make it an attractive opportunity for established IT service providers aiming to expand their portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Education Authority Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products

Notice Description

Education Authority Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products. Provision of an OutSystems Licence (Call-off via CCS Framework G-Cloud 14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02608335-e242-4833-9719-5facd7661ef7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d1167c-8ab4-453e-b15c-174bd160f143
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,887,475 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,887,475 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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