---
title: "EDR-24-014 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a84"
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published: "2024-09-06"
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# EDR-24-014 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a84

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Belfast, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "EDR-24-014 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education." The contract, classified under Education and Training Services (CPV: 80000000), covers the provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. The procurement method was limited and the value of the contract was last amended to £88,600. This tender has reached its Award stage, with the contract being directly awarded to Solas, an organisation whose mission aligns with public service objectives. All relevant details adhere to PCR 2015 Schedule 3 regulations.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in catering to special educational needs. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering quality pre-school education services tailored to special needs pupils are well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should be proficient in understanding and implementing educational frameworks as per UK standards. Engaging with this tender can provide an avenue for establishing long-term relationships with the Education Authority and enhance their portfolio by contributing to impactful public service missions.

## 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

The 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 an open 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/028588-2024 |
| 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 | SOLAS |

## 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 11:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028588-2024
- 22 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026905-2024
- 13 Aug 2024 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025665-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.solasbt7.com/

## Provenance

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