Tender

Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI has initiated an open tender process for the delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres across Northern Ireland. The procurement process was announced on 28th July 2025, and it is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 11th August 2025 at 15:00. This procurement is classified under education and training services and vocational training services, with a contract value of £551,000, potentially extending up to £662,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2027, with an option to extend for up to 24 additional months. This tender operates under a 'light-touch' regime and is facilitated through an open competition below threshold method.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and vocational training services, particularly those with experience and technical ability in similar contracts. Companies that can demonstrate robust service delivery plans and social value initiatives will be well placed to compete. The tender particularly invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, emphasising the importance of securing employment and promoting wellbeing through the delivery of services. Competing for this contract could enable businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres

Notice Description

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) wishes to establish a Contract for the delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS centres across Northern Ireland for the period 1st September 2025 to 31 August 2027 with the option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended at the discretion of the Client for any period(s) up to and including 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043638-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£551,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£551,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
educationresource.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

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