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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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03 Jun 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority invites tenders for the delivery of BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm’s High School. The tender is active and falls under the education and training services industry category. This procurement, managed by The Education Authority located in Belfast, is conducted through an open below-threshold competition method. The process is aligned with Northern Irish devolved regulations and is set at the planning stage, with a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, plus an option for a 24-month extension. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 3:00 pm on Monday, 15th June 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and training services, to expand their portfolio in the Northern Ireland region. Businesses with expertise in sports education and coaching development or holding qualifications recognised by the Pearson Edexcel Awarding Organisation may find this contract particularly suitable for business growth. The emphasis on both service delivery and fostering community links offers a chance for businesses to demonstrate their capability in both quality and community impact, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with a central government public authority.

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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=6558749 under the Unique Reference: EANI-5314. 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 Monday 15th June 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052289-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
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

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