---
title: "ETS-21-004 Programme Assistance Services to support the delivery of the EdIS Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f88c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-25"
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# ETS-21-004 Programme Assistance Services to support the delivery of the EdIS Programme

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f88c

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## Summary

The Education Authority has awarded a contract titled "ETS-21-004 Programme Assistance Services to support the delivery of the EdIS Programme". The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in the UK region. This contract was part of the tendering process, and the award stage has been completed as of March 2025. The original contract, signed on 3rd September 2021, has been modified several times to extend the duration and increase the value, now amounting to £6,750,000. The current contract period runs through 31st March 2027. The supplier for this contract is Ernst and Young LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in programme and project delivery. The requirement for programme assistance and support services across various workstreams within the EdIS Programme means that companies with a strong background in consultancy and management services would be well-suited to compete. Firms experienced in delivering large-scale government projects and those that can offer quick adaptability and comprehensive support services will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their business.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Programme Assistance Services to enable support for the delivery of the EdIS Programme of work. EA procured an external programme delivery partner to support and assist the current EdIS Programme delivery team. The supplier provides services as and when required on a call off basis for all workstreams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011169-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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 | ERNST AND YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011169-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:377411-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.ey.com

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