Tender

Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 16:59

Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, based in Belfast, is seeking tenders for the delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm’s High School. This opportunity relates to the education and training services industry, particularly secondary education services, and is governed under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement is being executed through an open competition below the threshold, with a contract period running from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028, including possible extensions up to 24 months. Tender submissions are due by 3:00 p.m. on 27 May 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 20 May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide educational services, particularly those with experience in sports education and coaching. SMEs with a track record in delivering academic qualifications and strong community links would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The framework aims to establish a robust and value-for-money agreement beneficial for providers specialising in vocational training and secondary education services. Successful bidders can expect growth opportunities through the contracted delivery period and potential extensions, thereby expanding their service portfolio and market presence in Northern Ireland's education sector.

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Notice Title

Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School

Notice Description

EDR 26-001 Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School - The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders to deliver both a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School for the period of 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2028 and the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months. Suppliers who wish to participate in this tender exercise should download, read, and submit their tender response in accordance with the documents published on https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6517690 under the Unique Reference: EANI-5267. All information can be downloaded from the CfT documents. Completed tender responses must be submitted via the Messaging function of eTendersNI no later than 3:00pm on Wednesday 27th May 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months, subject to funding and scope of requirements.

Planning Information

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Studies and Coaching for St Colm’s High School . Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire via eTendersNI no later than 15:00 on the 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041632-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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