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title: "Education Authority Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-02608335-e242-4833-9719-5facd7661ef7"
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# Education Authority Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02608335-e242-4833-9719-5facd7661ef7

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## Summary

The Education Authority has completed an award process for the provision of an Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products, through the OutSystems Licence under the CCS Framework G-Cloud 14. The procurement falls within the IT services industry category and is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The key dates include the contract start on 7 January 2025, running until 6 January 2028, with an overall contract value of GBP 1,887,475.12. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the controlled selection of suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and support. Large-scale enterprises, like Version 1 Solutions Limited, which was awarded the contract, can benefit from leveraging their capacities to meet the demands of such public sector projects. The framework agreement structure and the substantial contract value make it an attractive opportunity for established IT service providers aiming to expand their portfolios in the public sector.

## Notice

Education Authority Enterprise Low Code Development Platform for existing applications EA Connect/NISTR and future products. Provision of an OutSystems Licence (Call-off via CCS Framework G-Cloud 14).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d1167c-8ab4-453e-b15c-174bd160f143 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,887,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,887,475 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d1167c-8ab4-453e-b15c-174bd160f143

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28d1167c-8ab4-453e-b15c-174bd160f143
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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