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ICT-26-007 Cyber Risk Tool - Intelligence Asset

Education Authority NI

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11 May 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has completed its procurement process for the project titled "ICT-26-007 Cyber Risk Tool - Intelligence Asset," which falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was part of a services procurement with a focus on enhancing cyber risk management toolsets. The project is located in Northern Ireland (region UKN) and was conducted as a secondary competition within the framework RM1557.14, using a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition. The award was finalised, and the contract was signed on 23rd February 2026, with a contract value of £149,760, awarded to Razor Thorn Security Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the IT services industry, particularly for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT consulting. Organisations experienced in developing intelligence assets and those that can integrate cyber security solutions to mitigate threats within supply chains are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of the Education Authority, a body governed by public law, further emphasises the potential for ongoing contracts and projects in the public education sector for businesses with the right expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT-26-007 Cyber Risk Tool - Intelligence Asset

Notice Description

An intelligence asset that will further enhance our existing Cyber Risk Management toolset in line with EA's Cyber Risk Management strategy

Lot Information

Lot 1

An intelligence asset that will further enhance our existing Cyber Risk Management toolset in line with EA's Cyber Risk Management strategy. Implementing a centralised method for interrogating 3rd party supplier information from a consolidated source will support the GRC Team in analysing supply chain risks to EA. This capability will help mitigate cyber security threats to our network and information systems, thereby safeguarding essential services.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042990-2026
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
£149,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAZOR THORN SECURITY LTD

Further Information

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