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04 Apr 2022 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, located in Belfast, has initiated a tender titled "Education Network for Northern Ireland – 'Education Network (NI)'" aimed at the Software Implementation Services industry. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a significant contract modification valued at £73,000,000, increasing the total contract value to £513,000,000. The contract term has been extended to run for a duration of 2,520 days, as part of a managed service arrangement that supplies a diverse range of computer and related services to the Education Authority across the UK.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software implementation, and related technology services to engage with a substantial public sector contract. Companies that have experience in providing managed IT solutions and can adapt services to meet the specific needs of educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract’s scope facilitates ongoing support and enhancements to the existing educational network, creating a potential avenue for service diversification and business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Education Network for Northern Ireland -- "Education Network (NI)"

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification will enable the continuation of the existing single contractor managed service arrangement which includes the supply of a broad range of computer and related services (including, without limitation, on-going management, operation and maintenance services), information technology consultancy services and the supply of computer hardware, software and associated products. The systems and services provided via the current contract have been uniquely configured to reflect the varying requirements of the Education Authority. The anticipated modification increase equates to GBP 73 000 000. The original contract value was GBP 350 000 000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032993
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008952-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£513,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
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
TLN0 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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