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title: "BSP-21-036 - ICT Projects Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033115"
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# BSP-21-036 - ICT Projects Services Framework

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033115

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI has issued a tender for the provision of the ICT Projects Services Framework. This tender is for a 4-year framework agreement divided into 5 lots, with the procurement office based in Ballymena. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract already awarded. The deadline for submissions was 25th May 2022, and the contract was signed on 21st September 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the ICT sector looking to collaborate with the Education Authority NI. Businesses offering project management, business analysis, solution architecture, data analysis, and ICT security services are well-suited to compete in this tender. Companies with a focus on quality and cost competitiveness are encouraged to bid for one or more lots within this framework agreement.

## Notice

EA invites tenders for the provision of ICT Projects Services Framework, for a 4 year framework agreement on an as and when required basis. The tender is divided into 5 Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Project Management Services, Business Analysis Services and PMO services including Project Manager, Business Analysis, Project Management Office Support PMO

EA invites tenders for the provision of ICT Projects Services Framework, for a 4 year framework agreement on an as and when required basis. The tender is divided into 5 Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena. Additional information: Participating bodies to include Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. The values noted for each Lot are estimates only and EA reserves the right to apportion the overall Framework value to the various lots as required up to the overall maximum Framework value as set out at II.1.7.

Lot 2 - Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect

EA invites tenders for the provision of ICT Projects Services Framework, for a 4 year framework agreement on an as and when required basis. The tender is divided into 5 Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena. Additional information: Participating bodies to include Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. The values noted for each Lot are estimates only and EA reserves the right to apportion the overall Framework value to the various lots as required up to the overall maximum Framework value as set out at II.1.7.

Lot 3 - CRM Development Management

EA invites tenders for the provision of ICT Projects Services Framework, for a 4 year framework agreement on an as and when required basis. The tender is divided into 5 Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena. Additional information: Participating bodies to include Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. The values noted for each Lot are estimates only and EA reserves the right to apportion the overall Framework value to the various lots as required up to the overall maximum Framework value as set out at II.1.7.

Lot 4 - Data Architecture and Analysis including Data Systems Architect and Data Analyst

EA invites tenders for the provision of ICT Projects Services Framework, for a 4 year framework agreement on an as and when required basis. The tender is divided into 5 Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena. Additional information: Participating bodies to include Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. The values noted for each Lot are estimates only and EA reserves the right to apportion the overall Framework value to the various lots as required up to the overall maximum Framework value as set out at II.1.7.

Lot 5 - ICT Security Consultant

EA invites tenders for the provision of ICT Projects Services Framework, for a 4 year framework agreement on an as and when required basis. The tender is divided into 5 Lots. Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Business Services and Products Procurement Category, based in Ballymena. Additional information: Participating bodies to include Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. The values noted for each Lot are estimates only and EA reserves the right to apportion the overall Framework value to the various lots as required up to the overall maximum Framework value as set out at II.1.7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028148-2022 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; COMHAIRLE NA GAELSCOLAIOCHTA; COUNCIL FOR CATHOLIC MAINTAINED SCHOOLS; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NI; GENERAL TEACHING COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM; NI COUNCIL FOR INTEGRATED EDUCATION; YOUTH COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 2HS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ACTICA CONSULTING; DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP; ERNST YOUNG; KPMG; PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79611000 - Job search services
- 79612000 - Placement services of office-support personnel
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2022 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028148-2022
- 27 Apr 2022 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010871-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.isc.co.uk/
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges

## Provenance

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