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title: "Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development"
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# Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b32caf2c-9d24-4a71-960c-019dde33030d

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by the Education Authority, headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, concerns the development of a Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal. This falls under the IT services category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, and support, and is classified under CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The contracting stage is now at the award status with Version 1 Solutions Limited being the awarded supplier for a contract valued at £1,200,000. The contract period will commence on 10th February 2025 and conclude on 9th February 2028. The tender was formally awarded on 3rd February 2025, reflecting a significant commitment to enhancing educational IT infrastructure within Northern Ireland.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth within the IT services industry, particularly for companies specialising in software development and managed IT services. Firms that are experienced in providing robust and reliable digital solutions tied to educational standardisation initiatives can find competitive advantages through such contracts, although SMEs and VCSEs might find fewer opportunities here due to the large scale of the project. However, successful participation can bolster a company's portfolio in the public sector, enabling further potential alliances and expansions within governmental digital transformation projects. This award signifies substantial investment in technological advancements in education, encouraging innovation and expertise within the thriving IT sector of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

An Outsystem Development and Managed Service awarded via call off from G-Cloud 14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18ba9c-1ecc-471b-b86b-39df3e130196 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 25 Sep 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18ba9c-1ecc-471b-b86b-39df3e130196

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18ba9c-1ecc-471b-b86b-39df3e130196
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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