---
title: "ICT-24-009 - Provision of Web Hosting, Maintenance, Support and Development Services for EA Corporate Website, Microsites and Sub Domains"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047a69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-22"
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# ICT-24-009 - Provision of Web Hosting, Maintenance, Support and Development Services for EA Corporate Website, Microsites and Sub Domains

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047a69

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland (EA) recently completed the procurement process for "ICT-24-009 - Provision of Web Hosting, Maintenance, Support and Development Services for EA Corporate Website, Microsites and Sub Domains." Categorised under IT services—consulting, software development, internet and support (CPV 72000000), the contract will span two years with an optional 13-month extension. The procurement utilised an open procedure. The contract, valued at £314,336.25, was awarded to BT48.COM LTD on 22 October 2024. The services include development on the Drupal platform for the EA's main website and its various microsites and subdomains.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in web hosting, maintenance, and development on content management systems like Drupal. SMEs with a focus on software development and support services would benefit from this contract's renewal prospects, ensuring a continuous relationship with the EA. The evaluation criteria, which prioritise both qualitative (40%) and quantitative (60%) merits, indicate that companies with a robust blend of technical expertise and competitive pricing will stand out. This contract is an excellent growth avenue for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the EA) invites tenders for the provision of web hosting, maintenance, support and development of the EA corporate website and all EA microsites/sub domains on the content management system Drupal platform. The contract is for a period of two years, with option for 1 x 13-month period extension (subject to internal EA budget and approval processes).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the EA) invites tenders for the provision of web hosting, maintenance, support and development of the EA corporate website and all EA microsites/sub domains on the content management system Drupal platform. The contract is for a period of two years, with option for 1 x 13-month period extension (subject to internal EA budget and approval processes).

Options: Initial contract period of 2 years with an optional extension period of up to 13 months.

Renewal: Ongoing requirement so will be renewed via separate procurement exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034130-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | £480,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £314,336 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BT48.COM |

## 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
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services
- 72212222 - Web server software development services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034130-2024
- 3 Jul 2024 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020360-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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