Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

ID 5828520 DfE - FE BMC - IT Security Services

Belfast Metropolitan College

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 16:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 13:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 12:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast Metropolitan College is seeking an IT Security Partner, with the procurement process being facilitated by the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division. This open procedure involves several other Further Education colleges in Northern Ireland, including Southeastern Regional College, Northwest Regional College, Northern Regional College, Southwest College, and Southern Regional College. The contract ID 5828520 focuses on IT services within the education sector and covers regions across Northern Ireland. The contract is scheduled to start from 16 April 2026 and aims to address IT security concerns due to the global risk of cyber-attacks, with the procurement process currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT security services industry, especially SMEs and VCSE organisations which are encouraged to participate. The awarded supplier is VM Forensics Limited, highlighting that businesses experienced in IT consulting, software development, systems analysis, and computer audit services are well-suited for such contracts. This procurement, valued at £500,000 with a potential gross amount of £600,000, provides a pathway for businesses to expand their service offerings and foster growth by collaborating with major educational institutions in Northern Ireland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5828520 DfE - FE BMC - IT Security Services

Notice Description

Belfast Metropolitan College provides Further and Higher Education and vocational training to a student population in excess of 30,000 students. The College employs approximately 1000 plus staff comprising approximately 300 full-time teaching staff and 200 part-time teaching staff supported by approximately 500 non-teaching support staff. BMC's annual turnover is in excess of PS55m. The current contract for an IT Security Partner is due to expire, and the college is acutely aware of the danger of cyber-attacks across the globe and requires the appointment of a security partner to fill the IT Security Partner role. The other NI-based FE colleges (Northern Regional College, Southern Regional College, South-Eastern Regional College, North-Western Regional College, South-Western Regional College) have also expressed interest in availing of the services of the IT Security partner. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034889-2026
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
SME

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72810000 - Computer audit services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Metropolitan College
Additional Buyers

Northern Regional College

Northwest Regional College (NWRC)

Southeastern Regional College (SERC)

Southern Regional College

Southwest College (SWC)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT3 9DT
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VM Forensics Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...