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title: "Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a89"
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buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2026-01-21"
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# Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a89

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI has initiated a tender process for appointing an Integrated Consultants Team for the Slemish Integrated College project in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. This contract involves comprehensive services across the RIBA Stages 0 to 7 for a 1,050-pupil post-primary school, incorporating various outdoor and transport facilities. With a procurement method classified as 'selective' and detailed as a competitive flexible procedure, this is an active tender seeking submissions by 27 February 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £3.2 million (net) and the engagement spans a ten-year period starting 1 June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, construction management, and related services, particularly those adept in handling comprehensive, multi-staged projects. Given the size and scope of the contract, it is well-suited for medium to large enterprises with a strong portfolio in delivering education facilities and experience in managing projects adhering to the RIBA Plan of Work. Businesses adept at delivering quality, social value, and competitive pricing stand a chance to secure the contract by submitting the most advantageous tender, in accordance with the awarded criteria.

## Notice

Appointment of an Integrated Consultants Team for the delivery of Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena, a 1050 pupil post primary school. The successful ICT will work on a Traditional Design basis, to take the Project through RIBA Stages 0-7. The project will incorporate several outdoor recreation provisions, including Tennis Courts, Synthetic/Grass Sports Pitches and Hard/Grass play to meet all DE handbook requirements for a school of this size. Parking, transport requirements, delivery and maintenance will also form part of the overall scope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005485-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | £3,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 16:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005485-2026
- 7 Jul 2025 at 14:55 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037965-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005485-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037965-2025
  7th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6338470
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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