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ID 3499311 - DE - Review of Education Authority

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2021 at 14:05

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Education (DE) in the United Kingdom has initiated an open procurement process titled "ID 3499311 - DE - Review of Education Authority". This tender is classified under service procurement, specifically within the industry category of business services relating to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is currently active, with key deadlines, including a bid submission close date of 1st July 2021 and a bid validity period that ends on 29th September 2021. The purpose of this review is to assess the effectiveness and governance of the Education Authority (EA) and ensure it aligns with the priorities set by the Northern Ireland Executive. The estimated contract value for this procurement is £180,000, and it is expected to run for a duration of 180 days.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in education governance, auditing, and management consultancy. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong strategic approach, stakeholder engagement skills, and relevant experience in similar projects would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. The successful contractor will be held to high performance standards, making this an enticing opportunity for organisations looking to enhance their portfolio in the educational services sector while contributing to the improvement of a key public service in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

ID 3499311 - DE - Review of Education Authority

Notice Description

Department of Education (DE) requires a Contractor to review the Education Authority (EA). The Review will consider the effectiveness and governance of the EA including the extent to which the organisation is delivering against NI Executive/its priorities. It will examine the extent to which the organisation is well governed, and observes high standards of transparency and efficiency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Department of Education (DE) requires a Contractor to review the Education Authority (EA). The Review will consider the effectiveness and governance of the EA including the extent to which the organisation is delivering against NI Executive/its priorities. It will examine the extent to which the organisation is well governed, and observes high standards of transparency and efficiency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024098-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79100000 - Legal services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212500 - Accounting review services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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