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ICT-25-003 - Carbon Emission Reporting Platform

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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13 Mar 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Belfast (UKN06) is in the award stage of the procurement process for the "ICT-25-003 - Carbon Emission Reporting Platform" contract aimed at providing a platform for carbon emission reporting. This contract, awarded to SustainIQ, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The key dates include the operation of a standstill period from 13th March 2025 until midnight on 23rd March 2025, with the contract commencing on 24th March 2025. This procurement was carried out using a limited procurement method as a secondary competition from the original framework RM1557.14.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those that specialise in environmental and sustainability software solutions. The contract's value of GBP 205,000 for the development and implementation of the Carbon Emission Reporting Platform creates potential for further collaborations and expansions in sustainability projects. SMEs with expertise in software development, IT consultancy, and support services would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Furthermore, this project aligns with Northern Ireland's carbon reduction targets, offering opportunities for businesses to contribute to important regional and legislative goals.

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Notice Title

ICT-25-003 - Carbon Emission Reporting Platform

Notice Description

Tp provide the Education Authority with a Carbon Emission Reporting Platform to baseline and track progress on carbon emissions reduction across EA operations to meet legislative reporting requirements, inform decarbonisation investment, support NI carbon emission reduction targets and realise significant cost savings to schools.

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ecdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009259-2025
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
SME

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
£205,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Colin Morrison
Contact Email
colin.morrison@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

SUSTAINIQ

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