Planning

Procure4Education Northern Ireland 2025

THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Procure4Education Northern Ireland 2025." This event is scheduled to take place on 26th November 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement focuses on services within the education sector, aiming to bring together leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders in education procurement across Northern Ireland. The event promises keynote sessions, expert discussions, and networking opportunities through the Supplier Engagement Zone. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 13th November 2025, with full event details and registration open for interested parties.

Procure4Education Northern Ireland 2025 presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in diverse categories such as IT services, educational materials, construction, consultancy, health services, and more. The event is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to establish connections within the education sector and expand their market presence. By engaging directly with senior buyers at the event, businesses can showcase their innovative solutions and secure potential collaborations, thereby fostering growth and development in the education procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procure4Education Northern Ireland 2025

Notice Description

We're so excited for Procure4Education Northern Ireland 2025 - Wednesday 26th November at Crowne Plaza Belfast! Ulster University will be there so make sure to come over to talk to our team at our stand about shaping the future of education procurement. Join us at the Crowne Plaza Belfast for a one-day event bringing together education procurement leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders from across Northern Ireland. Delegates will benefit from: * Keynote sessions and expert-led discussions on the future of education procurement * Direct engagement with senior buyers through the Supplier Engagement Zone * Access to the Product Showcase Exhibition featuring innovative supplier solutions

Planning Information

Procure4Education Northern Ireland 2025 on the 26th of November!! We're so excited for Procure4Education Northern Ireland 2025 – Wednesday 26th November at Crowne Plaza Belfast! Ulster University will be there so make sure to come over to talk to our team at our stand about shaping the future of education procurement. Full details and Free Registration information here Join us at the Crowne Plaza Belfast for a one-day event bringing together education procurement leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders from across Northern Ireland. Delegates will benefit from: • Keynote sessions and expert-led discussions on the future of education procurement • Direct engagement with senior buyers through the Supplier Engagement Zone • Access to the Product Showcase Exhibition featuring innovative supplier solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e047
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073478-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

24 - Chemical products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

24000000 - Chemical products

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_enquiries@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
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)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Further Information

Notice Documents

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