Award

Read and Write Literacy Software

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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17 May 2022 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland recently completed a procurement process for Read and Write Literacy Software, aimed at providing essential IT services to all schools in the region. The tender was classified under the CPV code for IT services with a focus on consulting and software development. The procurement method employed was selective, using a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract was awarded on 31 March 2022, with a total value of £495,000, and included an initial duration of 24 months, with an option for a further 12-month extension.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software and IT services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in literacy solutions. Companies like Texthelp Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of suppliers that would thrive in this tendering environment. Other firms with innovative software solutions aimed at enhancing literacy in educational settings could find potential for growth by targeting similar contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Read and Write Literacy Software

Notice Description

Read and Write Literacy Software for all schools in Northern Ireland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Read and Write software for all schools in Northern Ireland

Options: 31 March 2022 for 24 months plus 1 x 12 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012776-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 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
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rachel Lee
Contact Email
rachel.lee@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7546653617

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 5EY
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Castle Demesne
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXTHELP

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