---
title: "Education Network for Northern Ireland -- \"Education Network (NI)\""
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032993"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-04-04"
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# Education Network for Northern Ireland -- "Education Network (NI)"

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032993

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## Summary

The Education Authority, located in Belfast, has initiated a tender titled "Education Network for Northern Ireland – 'Education Network (NI)'" aimed at the Software Implementation Services industry. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a significant contract modification valued at £73,000,000, increasing the total contract value to £513,000,000. The contract term has been extended to run for a duration of 2,520 days, as part of a managed service arrangement that supplies a diverse range of computer and related services to the Education Authority across the UK.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software implementation, and related technology services to engage with a substantial public sector contract. Companies that have experience in providing managed IT solutions and can adapt services to meet the specific needs of educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract’s scope facilitates ongoing support and enhancements to the existing educational network, creating a potential avenue for service diversification and business growth.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification will enable the continuation of the existing single contractor managed service arrangement which includes the supply of a broad range of computer and related services (including, without limitation, on-going management, operation and maintenance services), information technology consultancy services and the supply of computer hardware, software and associated products. The systems and services provided via the current contract have been uniquely configured to reflect the varying requirements of the Education Authority. The anticipated modification increase equates to GBP 73 000 000. The original contract value was GBP 350 000 000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008952-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2012 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £513,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA MANAGED IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008952-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.capita-mits.co.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:085884-2012:TEXT:EN:HTML

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