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title: "EDR-24-020 Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a7e"
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published: "2024-08-13"
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# EDR-24-020 Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School)

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a7e

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## Summary

The Education Authority has awarded the contract titled "EDR-24-020 Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School)" under the procurement category of education and training services. The primary procurement method used is a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to PCR 2015 Schedule 3 regulations. The contract, worth between £430,848 and £574,342, will span from 1st September 2024 to 30th June 2025, with an option to extend for an additional six months. The contract location is within the UK region, specifically Northern Ireland, and the award stage was completed on 13th August 2024, with the contract being signed on 8th August 2024. Extern has been selected as the supplier for these services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the education and training services sector, particularly those focused on secondary education and specialised educational provision. The unique nature of the EOTAS service could attract organisations dedicated to public service missions, such as educational charities and specialised secondary education providers. The contract's option for extension allows for potential long-term collaboration, offering a stable business opportunity. Companies with experience in delivering intensified educational support for pupils outside conventional school settings would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities and mission.

## Notice

Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) for identified pupils for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025 with the option to extend for a further 6 months if required. This service falls under the scope of PCR 2015 Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (PPN 01/21 Procurement of Social and Other Specific Services applies)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Key Stage 4 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) for identified pupils for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025 with the option to extend for a further 6 months if required. This service falls under the scope of PCR 2015 Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services (PPN 01/21 Procurement of Social and Other Specific Services applies) Additional information: These requirements are for a period of ten months with the option to extend for a further six months, if required. This falls below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Social and Other Specific Services, therefore, in accordance with PCR 2015 Regulation 77 and in line with the PPN 02/21 Procurement of Social and other Specific Services, the Education Authority intend to directly award this contract without competition to an organisation whose purpose is in the pursuit of a public service mission. It is the intention of the Education Authority to simultaneously launch a pre-market engagement exercise to initiate a competitive tender process to procure these services for a longer term.

Options: option to extend for a further six months if required.

### Procurement Information

These requirements fall below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Social and Other Specific Services, therefore in accordance with the PCR 2015 Regulation 77 and in line with PPN 01/21 Procurement of Social and Other specific services, the Education Authority intend to directly award this contract without competition to an organisation whose purpose is in the pursuit of a public service mission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025659-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | EXTERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025659-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.extern.org/

## Provenance

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