---
title: "ETS-21-001 Framework For Procurement Support/Staff substitution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a19e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2021-06-16"
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# ETS-21-001 Framework For Procurement Support/Staff substitution

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a19e

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI is conducting an open tender process for the "ETS-21-001 Framework For Procurement Support/Staff substitution". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically administrative services for business operations. The tender is based in Ballymena and has a contract period starting on 1st June 2021 for an initial duration of two years, with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. Key deadlines include the submission closing date on 30th April 2021 and the bid validity period ending on 29th July 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in procurement consultancy and administrative services. Companies with expertise in contract management, nominated workers' experience, and competitive day rates will be well positioned to compete. Given the framework agreement allows for up to three participants, SMEs and larger firms alike can leverage their capabilities to secure a place in this lucrative contract, which is valued at £1,100,000.

## Notice

The EA invites tenders for the provision of Procurement Support/Staff substitution from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year initial Contract Period with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the ETS Category, based in Ballymena.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA invites tenders for the provision of Procurement Support/Staff substitution from 1st June 2021 for a 2 year initial Contract Period with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the ETS Category, based in Ballymena.

Options: Option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods.

Renewal: option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013595-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | £1,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 2HS |
| 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 | Ballee and Harryville |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ERNST YOUNG; K VALLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013595-2021
- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006701-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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