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ICT-24-017 - EA Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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10 Feb 2025 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) has completed the procurement process for the "ICT-24-017 - EA Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement process was awarded to Planon Limited, with the contract valued at £1,400,000. This procurement was made through the CCS Framework G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14), and a standstill period was observed from 10th February 2025 until 20th February 2025, with the contract becoming effective on 21st February 2025. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without a prior call for competition, due to its classification as outside the scope of the directive. The main location for the delivery is in the UK region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and support by providing substantial contract values and long-term collaboration prospects. Companies experienced in public sector projects and capable of delivering high-quality integrated workplace management solutions would find this tender particularly beneficial. The limited procurement method utilised suggests that businesses already recognised in existing frameworks, such as G-Cloud, would have a competitive edge in future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT-24-017 - EA Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)

Notice Description

ICT-24-017 - EA Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS). The EA is placing this transparency notice to alert economic operators of its plans to award this Call-Off Contract Agreement via CCS Framework G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 to the value of PS1,400,000. EA is voluntarily applying a standstill period before entering into the Contract. A standstill period will operate from today until midnight on 20th February 2025. The Contract will not be entered into before 21st February 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA is placing this transparency notice to alert economic operators of its plans to award this Call-Off Contract Agreement via CCS Framework G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 to the value of PS1,400,000 EA is voluntarily applying a standstill period before entering into the Contract. A standstill period will operate from today until midnight on 20th February 2025. The Contract will not be entered into before 21st February 2025. Additional information: The EA is placing this transparency notice to alert economic operators of its plans to award this Call-Off Contract Agreement via CCS Framework G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 to the value of PS1,400,000. EA is voluntarily applying a standstill period before entering into the Contract. A standstill period will operate from today until midnight on 20th February 2025. The Contract will not be entered into before 21st February 2025.

Options: There is an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months following the initial 3 year term.

Procurement Information

The EA is placing this transparency notice to alert economic operators of its plans to award this Call-Off Contract Agreement via CCS Framework G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulation 2015 to the value of PS1,400,000 EA is voluntarily applying a standstill period before entering into the Contract. A standstill period will operate from today until midnight on 20th February 2025. The Contract will not be entered into before 21st February 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004406-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

PLANON

Further Information

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