---
title: "EDIS-24-004 EA Managed Support Services for EA Connect and NISTR"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051860"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-18"
---

# EDIS-24-004 EA Managed Support Services for EA Connect and NISTR

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051860

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Education Authority, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender, titled "EDIS-24-004 EA Managed Support Services for EA Connect and NISTR," falls under the services category and follows a secondary competition under the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract was awarded to Version 1 Solutions Limited, with significant updates as of 18th August 2025. The procurement stage is at the contract update and award stage, with the contract initially signed on 1st May 2025. This contract is set to last for a period of 720 days, indicating a substantial engagement in the IT support space within the Northern Ireland region (UKN).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses skilled in managed IT support services. Companies specialising in providing comprehensive and adaptable IT solutions would find this contract particularly suitable, especially those experienced in leveraging cloud frameworks. The opportunity is ideal for large-scale enterprises familiar with delivering scalable services within the public education sector. Competing within this framework context, companies can enhance their portfolios significantly and expand their clientele in the governmental IT support domain, potentially opening avenues for continued collaboration and growth in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of managed support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of managed support services.. This was awarded as a call-of contract following a secondary competition under CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework.

Options: The contract has been awarded on an initial two year period with the option to extend by a further 12 month period.

### Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations. Explanation: This contract is not an award without prior notice. This is a secondary competition from the original framework RM1557.14 for a period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049559-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 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 | £1,339,512 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS; VERSION1 SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 14:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049559-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023118-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://version1.com
- https://www.eani.org.uk/
- https://www.version1.com

## Provenance

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