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

the Education Authority

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is seeking to modify its existing contract for the Education Network (NI), which involves the supply and management of a broad range of computer and related services. This procurement process falls under the services category with a specific focus on software implementation services. The contract modification includes extending the contract for an additional two years until 31 March 2027, along with two optional one-year extensions. This process occurred due to unforeseen circumstances necessitating the continuation of current services, originally set to transition by March 2025. This tender takes place in Northern Ireland (region UKN) and involves supplier Capita Managed IT Solutions, with a significant value increase by up to £175,000,000 for continued operation and maintenance services.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses experienced in IT services, software implementation, and consultancy, particularly those capable of managing large-scale educational IT infrastructures. Companies like Capita Managed IT Solutions are well-suited to compete, given their extensive expertise in handling complex, tailored requirements and the ability to provide uninterrupted services during transition periods. Organisations specializing in educational technology, computer hardware and software supply, and managed service operations can benefit from this tender, leveraging the extended contract period to establish robust, long-term partnerships with the Education Authority.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012429-2025
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
£721,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 201214 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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