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Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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19 Sep 2025 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the "Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres." This contract involves providing educational services, specifically vocational training, across Northern Ireland. It commenced on the 1st of September 2025 and will run until the 31st of August 2027, with an option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. The procurement stage concluded with the award being made and a contract signed with THE NOW PROJECT LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise known for its vocational training services. The process falls under the light touch regime, catering to services below the financial threshold, and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The key procurement method was categorised as below the threshold, aiming for cost-efficiency and compliance with local governance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vocational and educational services to collaborate with the government sector in Northern Ireland. The contract opens a pathway for firms to demonstrate their capability in delivering quality vocational courses, potentially leading to further partnerships or extensions, contingent on performance and funding. Businesses that have scale to manage extensive service delivery, particularly those with experience in working with public bodies or in similar educational settings, would find this procurement an ideal avenue for growth. Engaging in this contract could enhance the business's profile and build a strong portfolio in public sector educational projects.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcompliance@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NOW PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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