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***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-26-011 - Vehicle Tracking and Telematics Solution

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 14:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 14:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise regarding the provision of a Vehicle Tracking and Telematics Solution. This initiative, titled "ICT-26-011", is intended to enhance the efficiency, safety, and management of EA Vehicles. The focus is primarily on IT Services and related consulting and software development within the public service sector. The exercise invites suppliers to provide innovative solutions and insights to inform a potential future procurement approach. It is currently in the tender stage, having been announced on 26th June 2026 and requiring completed questionnaires by 17th July 2026. Located in Belfast, the procurement's primary goal is to gather market perspectives without committing to a subsequent formal tender at this stage.

This engagement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions, vehicle telematics, and fleet management. Companies offering advanced software programming, consultancy services, and connected vehicle technologies are particularly well-suited to explore this opportunity. By participating, businesses can shape future procurement processes, align their offerings with public-sector needs, and potentially secure a role in long-term governmental projects aimed at improving public service efficiency. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the project is suitable for smaller enterprises that can deliver innovative, flexible, and cost-effective technology solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-26-011 - Vehicle Tracking and Telematics Solution

Notice Description

***This is not a tender exercise*** The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) would like to invite participation in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek the views of the market for the provision of a Vehicle Tracking and Telematics Solution. This system aims to improve the efficiency, safety, and oversight of all EA Vehicles, ensuring that all vehicles and journeys are monitored and managed according to best practice and statutory obligations. The purpose of this PME exercise is for EANI to gain an understanding of the latest developments and innovative solutions available for school settings and will be used to assist EANI in gaining a better understanding of the feasibility of the requirements, the most appropriate procurement and operational approach, the capacity of the market to deliver the requirements and an opportunity for the market to highlight any possible risks or issues. This PME exercise also seeks to identify indicative costs to help inform the business case on the commercial aspects for the delivery and implementation of solution(s). For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of any formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carry out such a process. Any information gathered will not be considered in any future tender exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this PME exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any future procurement process, nor is it intended that any information provided shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement exercise. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from the documents section of the CfT on eTendersNI. Suppliers who wish to participate in the PME exercise must return the completed questionnaire via the messaging function of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 13:00 on Friday 17th July 2026. As part of the PME exercise, participants may be invited to attend a follow-up session with EANI to explore and discuss the information provided in their response, this will be at the discretion of EANI.

Planning Information

Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from the documents section of the CfT on eTendersNI (ref 6597982). Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060473-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Today
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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