Award

ICT Infrastructure Equipment and Services to the Education Authority - Further Competition Via CCS national f/w: RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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13 Feb 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has recently completed a public procurement process titled "ICT Infrastructure Equipment and Services to the Education Authority - Further Competition Via CCS national f/w: RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2". This process, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code: 72000000), involves the provision of ICT infrastructure for the Education Authority in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at GBP 4,210,866.55 and covers a period from 17 December 2024 to 16 December 2026. The award was active as of 17 December 2024 and was published on 10 January 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in the ICT sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions. Large companies like Specialist Computer Centres PLC, who won the contract, are ideal candidates for such opportunities due to their scale and expertise. Although the requirements might not be suited for SMEs or VCSEs, any business with the capability to provide high-quality IT services, consulting, and software support in Northern Ireland would find potential growth through contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

ICT Infrastructure Equipment and Services to the Education Authority - Further Competition Via CCS national f/w: RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2

Notice Description

Provision of ICT Infrastructure Equipment and Services to the Education Authority Further Competition Via CCS national f/w: RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d99d02a-a513-41e5-b8fc-6e91c465988c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053831ef-94e1-4b2c-928e-e973380cd208
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£4,210,866 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,210,866 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2026 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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