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BSP-24-008 The Provision of Training for the Education Authority Youth Service CADi Programme

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 13:08

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of training for the Education Authority Youth Service CADi Programme has been initiated by the Education Authority, based in Belfast, UK. The contract, identified as BSP-24-008, focuses on youth education services, classified under the CPV code 80310000. This open procedure aims to establish a contract for three years with the possibility of extending for two additional 12-month periods. The procurement stage reached completion on 2nd May 2025 with Nerve Centre - The, a supplier from Londonderry, being awarded the contract valued at £742,500. The procurement process aligns with EU Directive 2014/24/EU, indicating its compliance with European legal frameworks.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with a focus on youth development. Suppliers with the requisite accreditation to deliver OCNNI courses are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate quality in methodology and significant experience in key delivery personnel. Such contracts can enhance the market presence of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bid from Nerve Centre - The, an SME, highlighting the scope for similar organisations to expand their business within the public sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

BSP-24-008 The Provision of Training for the Education Authority Youth Service CADi Programme

Notice Description

The EA invites tenders for the BSP-24-008 The Provision of Training for the Education Authority Youth Service CADi Programme to establish a Contract for a 3 year period with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. EA wishes to appoint Contractor for the delivery of the Contract for the Provision of Training for the EA's CYPS CADi programme. EA will be the Contracting Authority for this Contract. Tenders are invited from suppliers having relevant accreditation and who are authorised to deliver OCNNI Courses. Further details are available in the Specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA invites tenders for the BSP-24-008 The Provision of Training for the Education Authority Youth Service CADi Programme to establish a Contract for a 3 year period with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each. EA wishes to appoint Contractor for the delivery of the Contract for the Provision of Training for the EA's CYPS CADi programme. EA will be the Contracting Authority for this Contract. Tenders are invited from suppliers having relevant accreditation and who are authorised to deliver OCNNI Courses. Further details are available in the Specification. Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 is the maximum estimated contract value. There is no guarentee of spend given.

Options: This Contract will be in place for a 3 year period with the option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018787-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£742,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£742,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£742,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
business.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

NERVE CENTRE - THE

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