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Education Network for Northern Ireland -- "Education Network (NI)"

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has initiated a modification to the existing contract titled "Education Network for Northern Ireland – ‘Education Network (NI)’" under the services category, specifically for software implementation services. This amendment will ensure the continuation of the single contractor managed service arrangement with Capita Managed IT Solutions, which encompasses a wide array of IT-related services and products. The contract, initially valued at GBP 350,000,000, is being increased by GBP 33,000,000, bringing the total to GBP 546,000,000. The contract modification extends the service period by an additional year until March 31, 2025. The location of the services is Northern Ireland (UKN), with significant project milestones and activities previously updated on March 18, 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in educational technology solutions, consultancy, and managed IT services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive computer hardware, software, and maintenance services would find this contract highly beneficial. The contract ensures ongoing engagement with Northern Ireland’s Education Authority, fostering long-term business growth and collaboration opportunities for suitable IT service companies.

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Notice Title

Education Network for Northern Ireland -- "Education Network (NI)"

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification will enable the continuation of the existing single contractor managed service arrangement which includes the supply of a broad range of computer and related services (including, without limitation, on-going management, operation and maintenance services), information technology consultancy services and the supply of computer hardware, software and associated products. The systems and services provided via the current contract have been uniquely configured to reflect the varying requirements of the Education Authority. The anticipated modification increase equates to GBP 33 000 000. The original contract value was GBP 350 000 000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009955-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£546,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 201213 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.magee@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

CAPITA MANAGED IT SOLUTIONS

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