Award

Programme Assistance Services to the ETS Programme

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Award

21 Sep 2021 at 13:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is currently finalising the award for the tender titled "Programme Assistance Services to the ETS Programme." This procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services (CPV: 79400000), is based in Northern Ireland. The tender process, which has now completed, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,700,000, was awarded on 3rd September 2021 and is intended to run until 2nd September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in programme delivery and management support services. Businesses that can showcase experience working with public sector clients and demonstrate a solid understanding of the educational sector will be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The focus on providing assistance to the ETS Programme implies that firms with specific knowledge in evaluation and strategy implementation will find a promising niche within this procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Assistance Services to the ETS Programme

Notice Description

EA is now seeking to procure a Programme Delivery Partner, to support and assist the ETS Programme Delivery team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90c9dce9-6e3b-4eb2-a3d0-ed3d573d665a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac92c6d-1c0b-4343-969d-8a0ce3883c95
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2021 - 2 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 5EY
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Castle Demesne
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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