---
title: "EDIS-24-007 Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0448fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-18"
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# EDIS-24-007 Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0448fe

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) of Belfast has published a contract notice for the provision of a Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools, classified under IT services within the CPV code 72000000. The procurement process, managed by the EA’s Belfast office, initially spanned a contract period of 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 5 years. Despite the open procedure and considerable preparation, the procurement ended unsuccessfully on 18 March 2025 due to no compliant bids being received. Key elements in the tender included detailed functional requirements, delivery and support, social value considerations, and pricing, with an estimated contract value of GBP 3,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for IT service providers specialising in financial and information systems software development, particularly those experienced in the education sector. Businesses that can offer comprehensive financial management systems and support aligning with EA’s requirements have the potential to secure long-term, high-value contracts, fostering sustained business growth. Smaller firms and larger enterprises with innovative solutions and robust implementation capabilities are well-suited to compete, provided they meet the detailed functional and support criteria set out in the tender documentation.

## Notice

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract for any further period(s) up to and including 5 years. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Financial Management System for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract for any further period(s) up to and including 5 years. The administering procurement office for this tender, on behalf of EA, will be the Belfast office.

Options: Option to extend for any further periods up to and including 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009927-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2024 |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48812000 - Financial information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212442 - Financial systems software development services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009927-2025
- 8 Jan 2025 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000514-2025
- 15 Mar 2024 at 11:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008352-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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