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70154 - Education Management System (EMS) for the Education Authority

the Education Authority

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07 Apr 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) in Belfast, United Kingdom, has modified its existing contract for an Education Management System (EMS), initially awarded in 2018, and extended with MRI Community Software Limited until 2028. The procurement process is currently at the award stage. Initially scheduled to run until 2025, the contract has been extended by three years, requiring an additional contract value of £1,110,000, bringing the overall contract value to £3,972,276.15. The EMS is categorised under 'Software package and information systems' within the goods procurement category. The contract includes support and maintenance for education software, document management, and database software to be delivered in Northern Ireland (UKN region).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software packages, document management systems, and database solutions. Companies adept at delivering comprehensive IT solutions to educational institutions will find this contract valuable for growth and market penetration in the public sector. It is particularly suited for established software providers with experience in large-scale, long-term engagements, enhancing their portfolio and proving their capability to adapt to extended service requirements. The procurement methodology allows providers to demonstrate their ability to foresee and adapt to changing needs, ensuring continuity and quality of service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

70154 - Education Management System (EMS) for the Education Authority

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Education Management System for the Education Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013445-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48311000 - Document management software package

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,972,276 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20169 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

MRI Community Software Limited

Further Information

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