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EDR-24-014 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 Sep 2024 at 11:09

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Award

13 Aug 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Belfast, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "EDR-24-014 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education." The contract, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000), covers the provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. The procurement method was limited and the value of the contract was last amended to £88,600. This tender has reached its Award stage, with the contract being directly awarded to Solas, an organisation whose mission aligns with public service objectives. All relevant details adhere to PCR 2015 Schedule 3 regulations.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in catering to special educational needs. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering quality pre-school education services tailored to special needs pupils are well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should be proficient in understanding and implementing educational frameworks as per UK standards. Engaging with this tender can provide an avenue for establishing long-term relationships with the Education Authority and enhance their portfolio by contributing to impactful public service missions.

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Notice Title

EDR-24-014 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education

Notice Description

Provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. 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

The provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. 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 and fall below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Services Social and other specific services, therefore in accordance with Regulation 77 and in line with 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 an open tender process to procure these services for a longer term.

Procurement Information

These requirements fall below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Services Social and other specific services, therefore in accordance with Regulation 77 and in line with 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028588-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 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

SOLAS

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