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Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management System

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has completed a tender process for procuring a contract management and supplier relationship management system. This venture is categorised under IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. Facilitated without prior publication of a call for competition, this secondary competition falls outside the scope of standard directives, tied to the Northern Ireland region. The contract spans three years, with possibilities for a one-year extension, enhancing the organisation's capabilities in automating contract handling and improving procurement efficacy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to deliver solutions that streamline and automate contract management processes. With Atamis Limited securing the award, there is an evident opportunity for small and medium enterprises within the UK, particularly those with experience in providing tech solutions in the public sector, to enhance their market presence and collaboration with public authorities like the Education Authority.

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Notice Title

Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management System

Notice Description

The purpose was to procure a contract management and supplier relationship management system. The system will enable EA to streamline and automate their approach to managing existing contracts and creating new ones. It will also help to control and monitor quality, costs, revenue, value for money and delivery of NI procurement policy notes. The system will reduce manual processing time and administrative burdens for the Category teams, it will prevent missed renewals and late extensions as the Contract Managers will have full visibility of their portfolios, it will allow for contract managers to manage the materiality of their contracts, enable audits on data to be undertaken easily and enhance supplier management. Contract management is a fundamental aspect of the procurement cycle to ensure delivery of VfM/quality service and continuous development. The contract term will be 3 years, with the optional extension period of 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose is to procure a contract management and supplier relationship management system. The system will enable EA to streamline and automate their approach to managing existing contracts and creating new ones. It will also help to control and monitor quality, costs, revenue, value for money and delivery of NI procurement policy notes. The system will reduce manual processing time and administrative burdens for the Category teams, it will prevent missed renewals and late extensions as the Contract Managers will have full visibility of their portfolios, it will allow for contract managers to manage the materiality of their contracts, enable audits on data to be undertaken easily and enhance supplier management. Contract management is a fundamental aspect of the procurement cycle to ensure delivery of VfM/quality service and continuous development. The contract term will be 3 years with optional extension period of 1 year. Additional information: The contract term is 3 years with the option to extend by 1 year.

Options: Option to extend by 1 year

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM1557.14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025021-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£410,911 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ATAMIS

Further Information

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