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title: "Programme Assistance Services to the ETS Programme"
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# Programme Assistance Services to the ETS Programme

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90c9dce9-6e3b-4eb2-a3d0-ed3d573d665a

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## Summary

The Education Authority is currently finalising the award for the tender titled "Programme Assistance Services to the ETS Programme." This procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services (CPV: 79400000), is based in Northern Ireland. The tender process, which has now completed, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,700,000, was awarded on 3rd September 2021 and is intended to run until 2nd September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in programme delivery and management support services. Businesses that can showcase experience working with public sector clients and demonstrate a solid understanding of the educational sector will be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The focus on providing assistance to the ETS Programme implies that firms with specific knowledge in evaluation and strategy implementation will find a promising niche within this procurement landscape.

## Notice

EA is now seeking to procure a Programme Delivery Partner, to support and assist the ETS Programme Delivery team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac92c6d-1c0b-4343-969d-8a0ce3883c95 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 2 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT43 5EY |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Castle Demesne |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac92c6d-1c0b-4343-969d-8a0ce3883c95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac92c6d-1c0b-4343-969d-8a0ce3883c95
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eani.org.uk/

## Provenance

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