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EDR-24-020 Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School)

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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13 Aug 2024 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has awarded the contract titled "EDR-24-020 Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School)" under the procurement category of education and training services. The primary procurement method used is a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to PCR 2015 Schedule 3 regulations. The contract, worth between £430,848 and £574,342, will span from 1st September 2024 to 30th June 2025, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The contract location is within the UK region, specifically Northern Ireland, and the award stage was completed on 13th August 2024, with the contract being signed on 8th August 2024. Extern has been selected as the supplier for these services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the education and training services sector, particularly those focused on secondary education and specialised educational provision. The unique nature of the EOTAS service could attract organisations dedicated to public service missions, such as educational charities and specialised secondary education providers. The contract's option for extension allows for potential long-term collaboration, offering a stable business opportunity. Companies with experience in delivering intensified educational support for pupils outside conventional school settings would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities and mission.

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Notice Title

EDR-24-020 Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School)

Notice Description

Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) for identified pupils for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025 with the option to extend for a further 6 months if required. This service falls under the scope of PCR 2015 Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (PPN 01/21 Procurement of Social and Other Specific Services applies)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) for identified pupils for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025 with the option to extend for a further 6 months if required. This service falls under the scope of PCR 2015 Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (PPN 01/21 Procurement of Social and Other Specific Services applies) Additional information: These requirements are for a period of ten months with the option to extend for a further six months, if required. This falls below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Social and Other Specific Services, therefore, in accordance with PCR 2015 Regulation 77 and in line with the PPN 02/21 Procurement of Social and other Specific Services, the Education Authority intend to directly award this contract without competition to an organisation whose purpose is in the pursuit of a public service mission. It is the intention of the Education Authority to simultaneously launch a pre-market engagement exercise to initiate a competitive tender process to procure these services for a longer term.

Options: option to extend for a further six months if required.

Procurement Information

These requirements fall below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Social and Other Specific Services, therefore in accordance with the PCR 2015 Regulation 77 and in line with PPN 01/21 Procurement of Social and Other specific services, the Education Authority intend to directly award this contract without competition to an organisation whose purpose is in the pursuit of a public service mission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025659-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
educationresource.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

EXTERN

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