---
title: "ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028bad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-11"
---

# ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028bad

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the provision of the "Safer Schools App" by the Department of Education, classified under IT services with a focus on software development. This contract, with an award value of £175,000, was signed on 10 March 2021 in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was limited, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, citing technical reasons for the necessity of the service. This contract is categorized within the services procurement group and falls under the jurisdiction of the GPA.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and software development, particularly those with experience in safeguarding solutions tailored for the education sector. Companies that provide consulting, support, or custom app development will find this tender particularly relevant, as the Department seeks solutions that enhance communication between schools and stakeholders while ensuring child protection measures are effectively implemented. Firms with a proven track record in delivering similar services and that can meet the specific requirements outlined are encouraged to consider bidding.

## Notice

ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ID 3442252 - DAC 130/20 - DE - Safer Schools App

### Procurement Information

This is for the provision of a safeguarding app for primary and post primary schools which is a necessary service required by the Department and is permitted under Regulation 32 2 b ii and iii due to technical reasons and for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004918-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £345,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT19 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballygrainey |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | INEQE GROUP; INEQE SAFEGUARDING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004918-2021
- 19 Jan 2021 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001111-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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