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ICT-26-008 Manhattan Estates Management System

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 15:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Mar 2026 at 10:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI, located in Belfast, UK, has recently completed the award stage for the procurement titled "ICT-26-008 Manhattan Estates Management System," dealing with computer-related services. The procurement process, as described in the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, was carried out through a direct award method to MRI Software, a large-scale supplier from London. This decision ensures the continuation of critical and emergency response maintenance services beyond 1 April 2026 with an anticipated Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) Go-Live in October 2026. The contract commences on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2027, with the standstill period concluding on 24 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and, more specifically, those with experience in proprietary systems management. Companies like MRI Software, with established capabilities in delivering computer support services, are well-positioned to benefit from the growth potential associated with maintaining and enhancing emergency response systems. The direct award, facilitated by the lack of alternative service providers due to intellectual property rights, underscores the value of proprietary technological expertise for businesses seeking to engage in similar procurement opportunities in both the public and devolved Northern Irish regulatory environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT-26-008 Manhattan Estates Management System

Notice Description

To ensure continuity of critical and emergency response maintenance, the current proprietary Manhattan system must be retained beyond 1 April 2026. Development of live reporting functionality within Term Service Contractors' systems cannot be completed by this date, and as Manhattan is proprietary, its maintenance cannot be transferred to another supplier. A Direct Award Contract is therefore required to mitigate operational risk and maintain uninterrupted service delivery until the new solution is fully implemented, with an anticipated IWMS Go-Live in October 2026

Procurement Information

A DAC is needed as an extension for Manhattan was requested to meet the TSC contractual requirements and maintain service operations as there is no other viable alternative to this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06670a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022441-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
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
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

MRI SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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