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ICT-24-033 - Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development

the Education Authority

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25 Sep 2025 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the Education Authority's initiative titled "ICT-24-033 - Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development." This project is categorised under IT services, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the UK region UKN. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 3rd February 2025 through the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contracting authority, the Education Authority, based in Belfast, has issued a modification to the contract value, increasing it from £800,000 to £1,200,000, justified under Reg 72(1)(b) for unforeseen additional services. The contract entails Outsystem Development and Managed Service under a direct award call-off, spanning an initial three-year period with the option of a one-year extension. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, as permitted by a CCS framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, specifically for companies specialising in IT services such as software development and consultancy. Businesses with prior experience in managing complex IT projects and possessing the capability to provide bespoke solutions will find this opportunity lucrative. The modification of the contract and the potential extension period signals ongoing demand, highlighting a stable engagement with the Education Authority. A suitable contender would be capable of seamless onboarding and quickly adapting to the dynamic project landscape. Large-scale enterprises similar to Version 1 Solutions Limited, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete, benefiting from an established presence in the IT sector and the ability to maintain efficiency while accommodating project complexities and stakeholder expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT-24-033 - Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development

Notice Description

An Outsystem Development and Managed Service. This Call-off Contract is a direct award from G-Cloud 14 framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is in place to provide an Outsystem Development and Managed Service. This has been awarded via a direct award call-off from G-Cloud 14 framework. Additional information: The contract is a direct award Call-off from G-Cloud 14 framework.

Options: The contract is awarded for an initial 3 year period with the optional extension period of a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

The contract was a direct award call off from CCS framework agreement G-Cloud 14 therefore prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union was not applicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059622-2025
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
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

Version 1 Solutions Limited

Further Information

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