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title: "ID 3499311 - DE - Review of Education Authority"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION"
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# ID 3499311 - DE - Review of Education Authority

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6e2

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## Summary

The Department of Education (DE) in the United Kingdom has initiated an open procurement process titled "ID 3499311 - DE - Review of Education Authority". This tender is classified under service procurement, specifically within the industry category of business services relating to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process is currently active, with key deadlines, including a bid submission close date of 1st July 2021 and a bid validity period that ends on 29th September 2021. The purpose of this review is to assess the effectiveness and governance of the Education Authority (EA) and ensure it aligns with the priorities set by the Northern Ireland Executive. The estimated contract value for this procurement is £180,000, and it is expected to run for a duration of 180 days.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting firms, particularly those with expertise in education governance, auditing, and management consultancy. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong strategic approach, stakeholder engagement skills, and relevant experience in similar projects would be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. The successful contractor will be held to high performance standards, making this an enticing opportunity for organisations looking to enhance their portfolio in the educational services sector while contributing to the improvement of a key public service in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Department of Education (DE) requires a Contractor to review the Education Authority (EA). The Review will consider the effectiveness and governance of the EA including the extent to which the organisation is delivering against NI Executive/its priorities. It will examine the extent to which the organisation is well governed, and observes high standards of transparency and efficiency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Department of Education (DE) requires a Contractor to review the Education Authority (EA). The Review will consider the effectiveness and governance of the EA including the extent to which the organisation is delivering against NI Executive/its priorities. It will examine the extent to which the organisation is well governed, and observes high standards of transparency and efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024098-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024098-2021
- 1 Jun 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012144-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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