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EDIS-24-007 Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 14:33

Tender

08 Jan 2025 at 14:04

Planning

15 Mar 2024 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) of Belfast has published a contract notice for the provision of a Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools, classified under IT services within the CPV code 72000000. The procurement process, managed by the EA’s Belfast office, initially spanned a contract period of 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 5 years. Despite the open procedure and considerable preparation, the procurement ended unsuccessfully on 18 March 2025 due to no compliant bids being received. Key elements in the tender included detailed functional requirements, delivery and support, social value considerations, and pricing, with an estimated contract value of GBP 3,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT service providers specialising in financial and information systems software development, particularly those experienced in the education sector. Businesses that can offer comprehensive financial management systems and support aligning with EA’s requirements have the potential to secure long-term, high-value contracts, fostering sustained business growth. Smaller firms and larger enterprises with innovative solutions and robust implementation capabilities are well-suited to compete, provided they meet the detailed functional and support criteria set out in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

EDIS-24-007 Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools

Notice Description

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract for any further period(s) up to and including 5 years. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract for any further period(s) up to and including 5 years. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Options: Option to extend for any further periods up to and including 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009927-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

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

72212442 - Financial systems software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 May 2024Expired
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk, michelle.carlisle@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

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