Award

ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2021 at 09:56

Award

19 Jan 2021 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the provision of the "Safer Schools App" by the Department of Education, classified under IT services with a focus on software development. This contract, with an award value of £175,000, was signed on 10 March 2021 in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was limited, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, citing technical reasons for the necessity of the service. This contract is categorized within the services procurement group and falls under the jurisdiction of the GPA.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and software development, particularly those with experience in safeguarding solutions tailored for the education sector. Companies that provide consulting, support, or custom app development will find this tender particularly relevant, as the Department seeks solutions that enhance communication between schools and stakeholders while ensuring child protection measures are effectively implemented. Firms with a proven track record in delivering similar services and that can meet the specific requirements outlined are encouraged to consider bidding.

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Notice Title

ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App

Notice Description

ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App

Lot Information

Lot 1

ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App

Procurement Information

This is for the provision of a safeguarding app for primary and post primary schools which is a necessary service required by the Department and is permitted under Regulation 32 2 b ii and iii due to technical reasons and for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028bad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004918-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT19 7PR
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Ballygrainey
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

INEQE GROUP

INEQE SAFEGUARDING GROUP

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