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EDIS-24-004 EA Managed Support Services for EA Connect and NISTR

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:01

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20 May 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Education Authority, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender, titled "EDIS-24-004 EA Managed Support Services for EA Connect and NISTR," falls under the services category and follows a secondary competition under the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded to Version 1 Solutions Limited, with significant updates as of 18th August 2025. The procurement stage is at the contract update and award stage, with the contract initially signed on 1st May 2025. This contract is set to last for a period of 720 days, indicating a substantial engagement in the IT support space within the Northern Ireland region (UKN).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in managed IT support services. Companies specialising in providing comprehensive and adaptable IT solutions would find this contract particularly suitable, especially those experienced in leveraging cloud frameworks. The opportunity is ideal for large-scale enterprises familiar with delivering scalable services within the public education sector. Competing within this framework context, companies can enhance their portfolios significantly and expand their clientele in the governmental IT support domain, potentially opening avenues for continued collaboration and growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

EDIS-24-004 EA Managed Support Services for EA Connect and NISTR

Notice Description

Provision of managed support services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of managed support services.. This was awarded as a call-of contract following a secondary competition under CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework.

Options: The contract has been awarded on an initial two year period with the option to extend by a further 12 month period.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations. Explanation: This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM1557.14 for a period of 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051860
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049559-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,339,512 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edis.procurement@eani.org.uk, 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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

VERSION1 SOLUTIONS

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