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ICT-24-009 - Provision of Web Hosting, Maintenance, Support and Development Services for EA Corporate Website, Microsites and Sub Domains

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Award

22 Oct 2024 at 11:26

Tender

03 Jul 2024 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland (EA) recently completed the procurement process for "ICT-24-009 - Provision of Web Hosting, Maintenance, Support and Development Services for EA Corporate Website, Microsites and Sub Domains." Categorised under IT services—consulting, software development, internet and support (CPV 72000000), the contract will span two years with an optional 13-month extension. The procurement utilised an open procedure. The contract, valued at £314,336.25, was awarded to BT48.COM LTD on 22 October 2024. The services include development on the Drupal platform for the EA's main website and its various microsites and subdomains.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in web hosting, maintenance, and development on content management systems like Drupal. SMEs with a focus on software development and support services would benefit from this contract's renewal prospects, ensuring a continuous relationship with the EA. The evaluation criteria, which prioritise both qualitative (40%) and quantitative (60%) merits, indicate that companies with a robust blend of technical expertise and competitive pricing will stand out. This contract is an excellent growth avenue for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ICT-24-009 - Provision of Web Hosting, Maintenance, Support and Development Services for EA Corporate Website, Microsites and Sub Domains

Notice Description

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the EA) invites tenders for the provision of web hosting, maintenance, support and development of the EA corporate website and all EA microsites/sub domains on the content management system Drupal platform. The contract is for a period of two years, with option for 1 x 13-month period extension (subject to internal EA budget and approval processes).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the EA) invites tenders for the provision of web hosting, maintenance, support and development of the EA corporate website and all EA microsites/sub domains on the content management system Drupal platform. The contract is for a period of two years, with option for 1 x 13-month period extension (subject to internal EA budget and approval processes).

Options: Initial contract period of 2 years with an optional extension period of up to 13 months.

Renewal: Ongoing requirement so will be renewed via separate procurement exercise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047a69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034130-2024
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
SME

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

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

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72212222 - Web server software development services

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£314,336 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Contact Name
ict.procureeani.org.uk
Contact Email
ict.procure@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

BT48.COM

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