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ICT-24-025 - Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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14 Feb 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority of Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the "ICT-24-025 - Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool" contract. The tender falls within the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement stage is now at the award and contract phase, with the contract signed on 13th February 2025. This process was conducted as a secondary competition from the original framework RM6098 Lot 6. The contract, valued at £205,443.90, will address the needs of the Education Authority's ICT infrastructure and data protection requirements across all EA locations throughout Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, owing to its classification as outside the scope of application of the directive.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT services, specifically those experienced in Active Directory management, auditing, and monitoring tools. Businesses providing robust ICT governance, data protection solutions, and compliance with high ICT security standards are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, indicates the level of expertise and capability expected for such projects. Companies with a focus on delivering innovative software development and internet support services, particularly within the public sector, can leverage such opportunities to grow their business and establish a strong foothold in the market.

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Notice Title

ICT-24-025 - Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool

Notice Description

Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority's Active Directory is a database that provides a set of services allowing users to connect with networks, resources, and applications both on-premises and in the cloud. It contains critical information about the ICT infrastructure, user and device activity, including the data that users have access to. Active Directory also allows access to data shares, printers, and internet for EA Corporate staff.Due to the increased awareness of ICT governance and data protection within the organisation, complex auditing and reporting tools are required. These will ensure that EA systems remain compliant with the highest standards of Information Governance and adhere to ICT Security standards.

Options: OPtion to extend by 1 period of 12 months.

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM6098 Lot 6.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04df00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005058-2025
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
£205,443 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 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
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colin Morrison
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890564000

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

SPECIALIST COMPTER CENTRES

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