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Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Education Authority, headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, concerns the development of a Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal. This falls under the IT services category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, and support, and is classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contracting stage is now at the award status with Version 1 Solutions Limited being the awarded supplier for a contract valued at £1,200,000. The contract period will commence on 10th February 2025 and conclude on 9th February 2028. The tender was formally awarded on 3rd February 2025, reflecting a significant commitment to enhancing educational IT infrastructure within Northern Ireland.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth within the IT services industry, particularly for companies specialising in software development and managed IT services. Firms that are experienced in providing robust and reliable digital solutions tied to educational standardisation initiatives can find competitive advantages through such contracts, although SMEs and VCSEs might find fewer opportunities here due to the large scale of the project. However, successful participation can bolster a company's portfolio in the public sector, enabling further potential alliances and expansions within governmental digital transformation projects. This award signifies substantial investment in technological advancements in education, encouraging innovation and expertise within the thriving IT sector of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development

Notice Description

An Outsystem Development and Managed Service awarded via call off from G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b32caf2c-9d24-4a71-960c-019dde33030d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18ba9c-1ecc-471b-b86b-39df3e130196
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
02895986278

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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