Award

70177 ICT Support Services

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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09 Mar 2021 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of ICT Support Services, which has a total contract value of £480,000 and is intended to support a growing number of schools within the region. This project falls under the category of technical computer support services, and the contract period is from 1st March 2021 to 31st December 2021. Interested suppliers should note that the procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following successful contract modifications due to unforeseen circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in computer support services. Companies capable of providing robust technical support and demonstrating experience in educational environments will be well-suited to compete. As the Education Authority looks to enhance its service delivery in schools, this contract could enable potential suppliers to expand their clientele and contribute to the growing demand for ICT solutions within the education sector.

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Notice Title

70177 ICT Support Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

70177 ICT Support Services to support a growing number of schools within the Education Authority. For the period up to 31 December 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0299b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004672-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pamela.rea@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

CAPITA MANAGED IT SOLUTIONS

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