---
title: "EDR-24-016 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a82"
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buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# EDR-24-016 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a82

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## Summary

The Education Authority has initiated a procurement process titled "EDR-24-016 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education," classified under education and training services. The contract, valued at £88,600, covers the period from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. This procurement falls under the scope of PCR 2015 Schedule 3 Social and other Specific Services, with the Education Authority of Belfast serving as the contracting authority. The procurement method utilised is a direct award without competition, adhering to Regulation 77 due to the public service nature of the contract. Key locations for service delivery are within the UK, specifically in Belfast.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, especially those with a focus on supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN). Organisations such as teaching service providers, educational consultants, and non-profits engaged in public service missions will find this tender particularly relevant. The Education Authority's strategy to directly award the contract underscores a preference for suppliers with a demonstrable commitment to public service in the education sector, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses geared towards long-term educational impact and community support.

## Notice

Provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. 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 pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. 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 and fall below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Services Social and other specific services, therefore in accordance with Regulation 77 and in line with 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 tender process to procure these services for a longer term.

### Procurement Information

These requirements fall below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Services Social and other specific services, therefore in accordance with Regulation 77 and in line with 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028587-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 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 | £81,600 |

## 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 | KIDS TOGETHER BELFAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80110000 - Pre-school education services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 11:08 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028587-2024
- 22 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026903-2024
- 13 Aug 2024 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025663-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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