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Provision of an Online Educational Psychology Assessment Software and Licences

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 16:39

AwardUpdate

02 Dec 2025 at 16:36

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 11:01

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI has awarded a contract for the provision of an Online Educational Psychology Assessment Software and Licences, focused on supporting their Educational Psychology Service. This procurement process falls under the 'Health and social work services' industry category, with the location specified as Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement has been conducted as part of an open procedure, highlighting its accessibility for interested parties. Key dates include the contract signature on 12th December 2025, with the service provision commencing on 1st January 2026 and scheduled to conclude by 31st December 2028 with a potential extension to 2030. The process is in the award stage, with Pearson Education Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities for companies involved in educational software and licencing services. With the demand for high-volume assessments and software that supports cognitive evaluations, firms that specialise in educational technologies, particularly those that align with psychological assessments, will find a promising market segment. Large enterprises that can manage extensive contracts are particularly well-suited to compete, offering potential scale and capability to meet the significant requirements of the Education Authority NI. This procurement process underscores the importance of quality and competitive pricing, providing a strategic opportunity for businesses to expand their reach within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Online Educational Psychology Assessment Software and Licences

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is for Provision of an Online Educational Psychology Assessment Software and Licences for the Educational Psychology Service to assess verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities in children and young adults including creation, scoring and reporting. It is for a period of 3 years with an optional extension period of a further 2 years, extension options may or may not be exercised

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One optional extension period of two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aaf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083049-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£423,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£423,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£468,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£468,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Additional Buyers

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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