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Music service Software Solution

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2025 at 14:29

Award

20 May 2025 at 09:36

Tender

14 Mar 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by The Education Authority NI, involved the engagement of a Music Service Software Solution, targeting the IT and software services industry category. Situated in Belfast under the Northern Ireland region, the procurement process has recently concluded, with the tender's status marked as complete. The contract, titled "ICT-24-016 Music Service Software Solution," was awarded to PARITOR LTD and encompasses a two-year period with a possibility for a one-year extension, making key dates significant from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2027, with the potential extension to May 2028. The method adopted was an open, below-threshold competition, ensuring inclusive participation from small to medium-sized enterprises.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses specializing in music or sound editing software, consulting, software development, and related IT services to enhance their business portfolio and secure a foothold in the public sector market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand particularly well-positioned to compete due to the open procurement method and the nature of the services requested. Such engagements not only provide financial prospects but also strengthen a company's reputation and expertise in delivering specialised software solutions tailored to public authority needs.

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Notice Title

Music service Software Solution

Notice Description

EA invites tenders for the Provision of a Music Service Software Solution. The contract period is for 2 years with option for 1 x 12 months extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029586-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48521000 - Music or sound editing software package

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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
£77,100 Under £100K
Awards Value
£76,937 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£76,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARITOR

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