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title: "ICT-24-025 - Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04df00"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-02-14"
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# ICT-24-025 - Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04df00

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## Summary

The Education Authority of Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for the "ICT-24-025 - Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool" contract. The tender falls within the IT services category, specifically covering consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The procurement stage is now at the award and contract phase, with the contract signed on 13th February 2025. This process was conducted as a secondary competition from the original framework RM6098 Lot 6. The contract, valued at £205,443.90, will address the needs of the Education Authority's ICT infrastructure and data protection requirements across all EA locations throughout Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, owing to its classification as outside the scope of application of the directive.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT services, specifically those experienced in Active Directory management, auditing, and monitoring tools. Businesses providing robust ICT governance, data protection solutions, and compliance with high ICT security standards are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, indicates the level of expertise and capability expected for such projects. Companies with a focus on delivering innovative software development and internet support services, particularly within the public sector, can leverage such opportunities to grow their business and establish a strong foothold in the market.

## Notice

Hybrid Active Directory Auditing and Monitoring Tool

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority's Active Directory is a database that provides a set of services allowing users to connect with networks, resources, and applications both on-premises and in the cloud. It contains critical information about the ICT infrastructure, user and device activity, including the data that users have access to. Active Directory also allows access to data shares, printers, and internet for EA Corporate staff.Due to the increased awareness of ICT governance and data protection within the organisation, complex auditing and reporting tools are required. These will ensure that EA systems remain compliant with the highest standards of Information Governance and adhere to ICT Security standards.

Options: OPtion to extend by 1 period of 12 months.

### Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM6098 Lot 6.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005058-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £205,443 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | SPECIALIST COMPTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005058-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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