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SMC 5505210 St. Mary's University College ICT Framework 2024

ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:59

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19 Sep 2024 at 14:35

Tender

28 Aug 2024 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SMC 5505210 St. Mary's University College ICT Framework 2024" initiated by St. Mary's University College, located at 191 Falls Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, has been completed. This tender falls under the industry of construction project management services and is aimed at establishing a single-supplier, multi-discipline integrated consultant team framework. The process was conducted through a restricted procedure, identifying quality and price as the award criteria, with quality contributing to 60% and price to 40% of the decision-making process. The procurement was governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, adhering to EU standards and covering Northern Ireland region (UKN0). Initially, the tender deadline was extended from 30th September 2024 to 7th October 2024, allowing a broader participation period. The contract, valued at £302,625 and active since 20th October 2025, was awarded to ISHERWOOD + ELLIS LLP.

This procurement opportunity is significant for firms specialising in consultancy services within the construction sector, offering a chance to engage with a higher education institution like St. Mary's University College. Businesses that are well-versed in construction project management, construction supervision, and architectural design services stand to benefit greatly. The employed selective method, aiming at quality and cost-efficiency, suggests the importance of delivering high-standard services fused with competitive pricing. Although the tender is concluded, the framework’s establishment presents future opportunities for businesses to collaborate as subcontractors or join similar competitions to gain foothold in the Northern Irish market. Firms interested in working with public law governed bodies and higher education institutions would find engagement in such frameworks fruitful for business growth.

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Notice Title

SMC 5505210 St. Mary's University College ICT Framework 2024

Notice Description

St. Mary's University College Wished To Procure The Services Of Suitably Qualified And Experienced Consultants To Establish A Single-Supplier, Multi-Discipline Integrated Consultant Team Framework That They Require To Assist In Delivering A Wide Range Of Construction Related Works Projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

St. Mary's University College Wished To Procure The Services Of Suitably Qualified And Experienced Consultants To Establish A Single-Supplier, Multi-Discipline Integrated Consultant Team Framework That They Require To Assist In Delivering A Wide Range Of Construction Related Works Projects.

Renewal: Initial Contract period is for 2 years. Contract may be extended for a further period of 1 year, up to a maximum of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months 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
ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Contact Name
Construct.Infofinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk, g.murphy@stmarys-belfast.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890816555

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6FE
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Beechmount
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISHERWOOD + ELLIS

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