---
title: "Education Network for Northern Ireland -- \"Education Network (NI)\""
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee92"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-18"
---

# Education Network for Northern Ireland -- "Education Network (NI)"

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee92

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has initiated a modification to the existing contract titled "Education Network for Northern Ireland – ‘Education Network (NI)’" under the services category, specifically for software implementation services. This amendment will ensure the continuation of the single contractor managed service arrangement with Capita Managed IT Solutions, which encompasses a wide array of IT-related services and products. The contract, initially valued at GBP 350,000,000, is being increased by GBP 33,000,000, bringing the total to GBP 546,000,000. The contract modification extends the service period by an additional year until March 31, 2025. The location of the services is Northern Ireland (UKN), with significant project milestones and activities previously updated on March 18, 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in educational technology solutions, consultancy, and managed IT services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive computer hardware, software, and maintenance services would find this contract highly beneficial. The contract ensures ongoing engagement with Northern Ireland’s Education Authority, fostering long-term business growth and collaboration opportunities for suitable IT service companies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This modification will enable the continuation of the existing single contractor managed service arrangement which includes the supply of a broad range of computer and related services (including, without limitation, on-going management, operation and maintenance services), information technology consultancy services and the supply of computer hardware, software and associated products. The systems and services provided via the current contract have been uniquely configured to reflect the varying requirements of the Education Authority. The anticipated modification increase equates to GBP 33 000 000. The original contract value was GBP 350 000 000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009955-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2012 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £546,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | CAPITA MANAGED IT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72263000 - Software implementation services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 15:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009955-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:085884-2012:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.capita-mits.co.uk

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