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ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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11 May 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution" was conducted by the Education Authority, located in Belfast, UK, and categorized under IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. This procurement involved the award of a contract for a Home to School transport management solution, encompassing route planning, real-time tracking of journeys, and resource management. The process was finalised on 11th May 2026, reaching the contract award stage. The service is designated for the region of Northern Ireland (UKN) and is governed by a procurement method that did not require prior publication of a competition call. The contract, valued at £832,853, was awarded to Allocate Software Limited on 31st March 2026, with an option to extend by one year if necessary.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive transport management solutions. Given the focus on improved safeguarding, service delivery, and customer satisfaction, enterprises with a strong background in developing and integrating complex IT systems are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, organisations with experience working within educational frameworks or capable of customising software solutions for public sector needs can leverage such contracts to expand their footprint and bolster their business growth in the region.

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Notice Title

ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution

Notice Description

A Home to School transport management solution that includes route planning, real-time tracking of journeys, and resource management.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Home to School transport management solution that includes route planning, real-time tracking of journeys, and resource management. The 3 main objectives are: 1. Improved safeguarding of pupils on EA fleet and Private Operator Transport 2. Improved service delivery and efficiency on EA fleet and Private Operator Transport 3. Improved customer service and satisfaction

Options: Option to extend by 1 further year if required

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM1557.14 for a period of 3 years with provision to extend by 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06957a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042901-2026
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
Large

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
£832,853 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE

Further Information

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