Award

Post Primary Desktop Devices

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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26 Feb 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, located in Belfast, has completed a procurement process for the supply of desktop computer devices to post-primary schools in Northern Ireland. The procurement, identified by the tender ID "EDIS-24-006" and titled "Post Primary Desktop Devices," falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV Code 30200000). The procurement was conducted through a limited award procedure without prior publication, as a secondary competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 - Lot 6 Education Technology. Key dates include the contract signing on 18th February 2025, with the procurement stage now marked as complete.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of computer equipment, especially those geared towards educational technology. Capita Business Services Limited, a large company based in Belfast, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive scope for established suppliers in the region. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT solutions or educational technology can also find similar procurement processes beneficial for expanding their market presence and securing substantial projects within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Post Primary Desktop Devices

Notice Description

Supply of desktop computer devices to Northern Ireland Post Primary Schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of desktop computer devices to Northern Ireland Post Primary Schools. Additional information: This contract was awarded via a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 - Lot 6 Education Technology.

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-04e807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007257-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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
THE 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

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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