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ETS-21-004 Programme Assistance Services to support the delivery of the EdIS Programme

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has awarded a contract titled "ETS-21-004 Programme Assistance Services to support the delivery of the EdIS Programme". The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in the UK region. This contract was part of the tendering process, and the award stage has been completed as of March 2025. The original contract, signed on 3rd September 2021, has been modified several times to extend the duration and increase the value, now amounting to £6,750,000. The current contract period runs through 31st March 2027. The supplier for this contract is Ernst and Young LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in programme and project delivery. The requirement for programme assistance and support services across various workstreams within the EdIS Programme means that companies with a strong background in consultancy and management services would be well-suited to compete. Firms experienced in delivering large-scale government projects and those that can offer quick adaptability and comprehensive support services will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their business.

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Notice Title

ETS-21-004 Programme Assistance Services to support the delivery of the EdIS Programme

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Programme Assistance Services to enable support for the delivery of the EdIS Programme of work. EA procured an external programme delivery partner to support and assist the current EdIS Programme delivery team. The supplier provides services as and when required on a call off basis for all workstreams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f88c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011169-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20214 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ERNST AND YOUNG

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