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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has successfully awarded a contract for the delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport along with a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development to St. Colm's High School, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This contract, valued at £284,000 excluding VAT, is classified under education and training services and operates within the public authority and central government domain, following Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement followed an open competition method and was below the threshold, with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, including an optional extension for up to 24 months. This process transitioned from tender stage on 3rd June 2026, with key deadlines for submission on 15th June 2026, to contract award on 2nd July 2026.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in secondary education services, to expand their operations within Northern Ireland. Companies capable of delivering high-quality educational qualifications, like Football Management Company (NI) LTD, can benefit from such tenders by showcasing their expertise in strategic development and client engagement. Enterprises with a strong track record in technical and professional delivery, especially those focused on sports education and development, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, facilitating business growth through collaborative public sector projects.

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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) has awarded a contract 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 with the option to extend for periods up to and including 24 months. The contract award value is PS284,000 excluding VAT.

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/070589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£284,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT COMPANY (NI

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